Luis Abinader calls for a national consensus to address the crisis in Haiti

“This is a patriotic duty that transcends generations, ideologies, and party affiliations ,” he declared during the second meeting with former presidents Hipólito Mejía , Danilo Medina, and Leonel Fernández, accompanied by the Economic and Social Council (CES).

The president emphasized that unity and national consensus are not an option but a historic necessity in the face of a regional crisis that threatens the security, stability, and development of the Dominican Republic. “Every decision we make must arise from dialogue, shared responsibility, and mutual respect,” he stated.

The president proposes a humane and firm immigration model to regulate Haitian migration 

During the meeting, Abinader reiterated that the goal is to develop a common roadmap for the defense of national sovereignty, the protection of borders, and the consolidation of sustainable development. In this context, he emphasized the importance of listening to all the country’s representative sectors in a transparent and open consultation process.

Regarding Haitian migration, the president proposed a humane yet firm approach to migration control, featuring modernized institutions and mechanisms that ensure respect for the law, the dignity of labor, and national order.

Abinader also warned of the urgency of strengthening national security against threats posed by transnational organized crime, including human, arms, and drug trafficking. In this regard, he proposed a comprehensive response that combines intelligence, border control, and social investment as pillars of prevention.

On the international level, the president urged a strengthening of foreign policy to mobilize the global community toward more decisive action in Haiti’s institutional reconstruction. “We cannot face this structural crisis alone. It’s time for the world to assume its responsibility,” he emphasized.

Abinader emphasizes the need to strengthen national security in the face of transnational organized crime

Another area addressed was the regulation of foreign labor, especially in key sectors such as agriculture and construction. Abinader proposed establishing mechanisms to formalize employment, combat informality, and ensure fair working conditions for both workers and the country.

With this call, the president reaffirmed that national unity is the only possible path to firmly and sensibly confront the collateral effects of the Haitian crisis. “What is at stake is the present and future of the Dominican nation. Only with a national pact, based on consensus, dignity, and a shared vision, can we emerge stronger,” he concluded.