A sensitive national issue<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe developments highlight the sensitivity of migration policy in the Dominican Republic, particularly in the context of ongoing tensions linked to Haiti\u2019s crisis.<\/p>\n
Balancing sovereignty concerns, human rights obligations, and enforcement practices remains a key challenge for Dominican authorities.<\/p>\n
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Call for caution amid Haiti crisis The Instituto Duartiano also urged caution in relation to the ongoing crisis in Haiti, rejecting any direct involvement of the Dominican Republic in international military deployments. G\u00f3mez Ram\u00edrez emphasized that Dominican foreign policy is based on the principle of non-intervention, as established in the Constitution, and argued that resolving Haiti\u2019s crisis remains the responsibility of the international community, particularly: United Nations Organization of American States He stressed the importance of safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Senator denounces alleged abuses in migration enforcement In parallel, Senator Antonio Marte of Santiago Rodr\u00edguez province publicly denounced alleged abuses during migration operations targeting Haitian nationals. Speaking before the Dominican Senate, Marte accused some agents of engaging in extortion practices, claiming that migrants are sometimes asked to pay up to 30,000 Dominican pesos to avoid deportation. He described these actions as a \u201creal robbery,\u201d raising concerns about the integrity of enforcement procedures. Allegations of irregular operations The senator further criticized what he described as: Operations conducted outside legal hours Intrusions into private properties Lack of procedural transparency According to Marte, these practices undermine the rule of law and damage public trust in migration authorities. Calls for transparency and accountability Antonio Marte urged authorities to put an end to these alleged abuses and ensure that all migration operations are conducted in line with legal standards. He emphasized that the issue extends beyond his province and affects the entire national territory, calling for a rigorous and responsible approach to migration governance. A sensitive national issue The developments highlight the sensitivity of migration policy in the Dominican Republic, particularly in the context of ongoing tensions linked to Haiti\u2019s crisis. Balancing sovereignty concerns, human rights obligations, and enforcement practices remains a key challenge for Dominican authorities. 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