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Poverty November 17, 2016 | 8:21 am

Election doubts and hope for Haitians in Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- Haitian immigrants living inthe Dominican Republic, a large number illegal, are torn between skepticism andhope that their country's economic, social and political situation will improveafter next Sunday's election.

Adding to Haiti's woes were the fatalitiesand economic devastation from Hurricane Matthew, which forced a fourth postponementthe balloting slated for October 9... Read more

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