Nationalists back President Abinader’s concerns on Haitian immigration

Santo Domingo.- Nationalists have expressed support for President Luis Abinader’s remarks at the United Nations General Assembly regarding the challenges posed by Haitian immigration, stemming from Haiti’s ongoing political, social, and economic turmoil. In his speech, Abinader highlighted the strain this immigration places on the Dominican Republic and urged the international community to take action.

In response, nationalist groups are advocating for the Dominican government to implement measures aimed at alleviating the pressures on local schools, hospitals, and border security. They propose creating a special program for undocumented Haitian children to ensure they do not occupy educational slots meant for Dominican citizens. Additionally, they suggest establishing fees in hospitals to reduce the number of undocumented women giving birth in the country.

Former President Hipólito Mejía weighed in, arguing that the focus should be on addressing the crisis in Haiti itself rather than imposing measures within the Dominican Republic. He emphasized the need for international intervention in Haiti to help stabilize the situation.