Local January 28, 2016 - 11:47 am

NY State senator calls for intervention in Haiti

Santo Domingo.- New York State senator Adriano Espaillat on Thursday calledfor the international community´s intervention in Haiti to defuse thatcountry´s political crisis.

The Dominican-born lawmaker said the international community must secure astrong and robust democracy for Haiti, which can represent the best interestsof its people.

In a visit to Senate president Cristina Lizardo, Espaillat said Haiti´scrisis create tensions that in his view jeopardize the people, for which internationalorganizations must help mitigate. "The Haitian people deserve a strongdemocracy and a government that defends their best interests,"

The NY state senator said however that he´s opposed any meddling in thatnation´s internal affairs. "I don’t think that intervening and imposingtheir will of their force on a sovereign people is the modern model of anycountry."

COVID-19

April 30, 2024 - 10:04 am

SeNaSa hires more than 1,500 doctors

April 26, 2024 - 9:23 am

Pro Consumidor clears rice brands of harmful metals

April 22, 2024 - 1:21 pm

Ney Arias Lora Hospital and CMD appeal ruling

April 15, 2024 - 8:40 am

Cyber attack exposes Covid-19 vaccination records in Dominican Republic

MOST READ

World

Seven countries to contribute mission agents to Haiti

Economy

Dominican Republic breaks ground on Punta Bergantín Innovation Hub

Tourism

Hyatt to add 1,000 rooms in Dominican Republic with two new hotels

Tourism

Dominican Republic winner of Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards

MORE NEWS

Expats' Corner

Tips for couples making the Big Move to the Dominican Republic

World

Dominican Republic and U.S. Officials discuss semiconductor sector investments

Local

Dominican workers rally for labor rights and social justice

Local

Santiago cable car launches regular operations