{"id":31223,"date":"2026-03-18T10:34:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lequotidien509.com\/?p=31223"},"modified":"2026-03-18T10:34:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:34:03","slug":"dominican-republic-us-border-security-haiti-trade-codevi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lequotidien509.com\/en\/dominican-republic-us-border-security-haiti-trade-codevi\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominican Republic Strengthens U.S. Border Cooperation and Revives Trade Talks with Haiti"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 data-section-id=\"pzh1h7\" data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"345\">Dajab\u00f3n: Joint Dominican\u2013U.S. inspection boosts border security<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"521\">The Dominican Republic has stepped up its security cooperation with the United States following a joint inspection at the border in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Dajab\u00f3n<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"744\">Minister of Defense <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Carlos Antonio Fern\u00e1ndez Onofre<\/span><\/span> led the visit alongside U.S.<a href=\"https:\/\/lequotidien509.com\/en\/dominican-republic-us-haiti-security-narcotrafficking-ports\/\"> Ambassador <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Leah Campos<\/span><\/span>, as part of efforts to reinforce territorial security and bilateral coordination.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"900\">The delegation inspected sections of the perimeter fence and the official border crossing, observing daily commercial and social activity in the area.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1095\">Dominican authorities showcased surveillance and control measures implemented by the armed forces and security agencies, aimed at maintaining order while supporting local economic activity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1285\">Senior military officials also attended, including Army Commander <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Carlos Antonio Camino P\u00e9rez<\/span><\/span>, along with representatives of the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Specialized Land Border Security Corps<\/span><\/span> (CESFRONT).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1410\">Operational strategies and troop deployments were presented as part of broader efforts to strengthen border protection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1596\">This visit reflects ongoing initiatives to enhance bilateral trust and cooperation between the Dominican Republic and the United States in response to regional security challenges.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"4bqb54\" data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1675\">CODEVI: Dominican and Haitian entrepreneurs push economic cooperation<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1859\">At the same time, business leaders from the Dominican Republic and Haiti met at the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">CODEVI Free Trade Zone<\/span><\/span> to discuss bilateral trade and cross-border cooperation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1888\">The discussions focused on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2025\">\n<li data-section-id=\"17jacsl\" data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1935\">\n<p data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1935\">Regional economic and political relations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lpixqz\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1985\">\n<p data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1985\">Trade opportunities and investment conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y8984g\" data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2025\">\n<p data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2025\">Security challenges affecting Haiti<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2162\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dominicantoday.com\/dr\/local\/2026\/03\/17\/defense-minister-and-u-s-ambassador-tour-dajabon-border\/\">Participants emphasized the importance of a regulated and balanced framework to promote sustainable investment and economic growth.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2399\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Council of Private Enterprise<\/span><\/span> (CONEP), represented by <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">C\u00e9sar Dargam<\/span><\/span>, highlighted the role of monetary policy in maintaining economic stability, according to information reported by List\u00edn Diario.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1d71nn0\" data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2456\">Private sector backs stability efforts in Haiti<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2608\">Entrepreneurs expressed support for national and international initiatives aimed at restoring public order in Haiti, while stressing the need for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2729\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1dnrdc9\" data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2645\">\n<p data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2645\">Transparency in trade exchanges<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1982q6c\" data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2681\">\n<p data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2681\">Trust between economic partners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7urwbr\" data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2729\">\n<p data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2729\">Stable conditions for cross-border business<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2851\">The meeting underscores the central role of the private sector in fostering economic resilience and regional growth.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1s56cu7\" data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2913\">Security and trade at the heart of regional strategy<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"3100\">The combination of strengthened security coordination at the border and renewed economic dialogue highlights a dual strategy pursued by Dominican authorities and their partners.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3282\">By linking security and economic cooperation, stakeholders aim to stabilize border regions, facilitate trade, and support regional development amid ongoing challenges in Haiti.<\/p>\n<p>Soraya Ades.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dajab\u00f3n: Joint Dominican\u2013U.S. inspection boosts border security The Dominican Republic has stepped up its security cooperation with the United States following a joint inspection at the border in Dajab\u00f3n. Minister of Defense Carlos Antonio Fern\u00e1ndez Onofre led the visit alongside U.S. Ambassador Leah Campos, as part of efforts to reinforce territorial security and bilateral coordination. The delegation inspected sections of the perimeter fence and the official border crossing, observing daily commercial and social activity in the area. Dominican authorities showcased surveillance and control measures implemented by the armed forces and security agencies, aimed at maintaining order while supporting local economic activity. Senior military officials also attended, including Army Commander Carlos Antonio Camino P\u00e9rez, along with representatives of the Specialized Land Border Security Corps (CESFRONT). Operational strategies and troop deployments were presented as part of broader efforts to strengthen border protection. This visit reflects ongoing initiatives to enhance bilateral trust and cooperation between the Dominican Republic and the United States in response to regional security challenges. CODEVI: Dominican and Haitian entrepreneurs push economic cooperation At the same time, business leaders from the Dominican Republic and Haiti met at the CODEVI Free Trade Zone to discuss bilateral trade and cross-border cooperation. The discussions focused on: Regional economic and political relations Trade opportunities and investment conditions Security challenges affecting Haiti Participants emphasized the importance of a regulated and balanced framework to promote sustainable investment and economic growth. The National Council of Private Enterprise (CONEP), represented by C\u00e9sar Dargam, highlighted the role of monetary policy in maintaining economic stability, according to information reported by List\u00edn Diario. Private sector backs stability efforts in Haiti Entrepreneurs expressed support for national and international initiatives aimed at restoring public order in Haiti, while stressing the need for: Transparency in trade exchanges Trust between economic partners Stable conditions for cross-border business The meeting underscores the central role of the private sector in fostering economic resilience and regional growth. Security and trade at the heart of regional strategy The combination of strengthened security coordination at the border and renewed economic dialogue highlights a dual strategy pursued by Dominican authorities and their partners. By linking security and economic cooperation, stakeholders aim to stabilize border regions, facilitate trade, and support regional development amid ongoing challenges in Haiti. 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