Dominican Army detains over 90,000 undocumented Haitians in six months

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic Army has transferred 90,018 undocumented Haitian nationals to the General Directorate of Migration over the past six months, following operations in multiple provinces. From August 17, 2024, to February 17, 2025, authorities also referred 275 individuals, including civilians and military personnel, to the Public Prosecutor’s Office for involvement in human trafficking.

During this period, 1,210 vehicles used for transporting undocumented migrants were seized. Key provinces with high arrest numbers include Dajabón, Montecristi, Santiago Rodríguez, and Valverde (30,587 detainees) and Azua, Elías Piña, and San Juan de la Maguana (29,360 detainees). Additional arrests occurred in Barahona, Independencia, Santiago, La Vega, and the northeastern regions, with over 23,500 undocumented individuals detained in Barahona and Independencia alone.

Army Commander Major General Jorge Iván Camino Pérez reaffirmed the institution’s firm stance against human trafficking, ensuring that those involved face legal consequences. The operations reflect continued efforts to strengthen border security and enforce immigration laws in the country.