{"id":32278,"date":"2026-04-10T11:48:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T15:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lequotidien509.com\/?p=32278"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:48:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T15:48:57","slug":"dominican-republic-security-border-jet-set-memory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lequotidien509.com\/en\/dominican-republic-security-border-jet-set-memory\/","title":{"rendered":"DR boosts security as memory of Jet Set tragedy lingers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-section-id=\"qff6nw\" data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"590\">Defense: navy legacy and evolving security role<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"789\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Armada Dominicana<\/span><\/span> marked its 182nd anniversary on April 10, 2026, during an academic panel held at the \u201c27 de Febrero\u201d naval base in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Santo Domingo<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1118\">Founded in 1844 at the time of independence, the institution has evolved alongside land forces to ensure maritime defense. Speakers including <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Juan Daniel Balc\u00e1cer<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Antoliano Peralta<\/span><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/listindiario.com\/la-republica\/gobierno\/20260410\/armada-dominicana-celebra-182-anos-custodiando-soberania-nacional_901167.\">highlighted the navy\u2019s historical role in state-building and its adaptation to modern security threats.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1334\">Founding figures such as <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Juan Bautista Cambiaso<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Juan Bautista Maggiolo<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Juan Alejandro Acosta<\/span><\/span> were also honored for their contributions to early naval operations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"179bwmw\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1403\">Border: heightened surveillance with advanced technology<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1635\">At the same time, border monitoring along Haiti has intensified. The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">CESFRONT<\/span><\/span> has deployed advanced drones, including the DJI Matrice 30T, equipped with thermal imaging and laser measurement systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1788\">These devices enable continuous monitoring of sensitive areas, improving detection of illicit activities such as trafficking and irregular crossings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"2129\">Meanwhile, construction of the border wall is progressing in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Dajab\u00f3n<\/span><\/span>, with several kilometers already completed. Additional infrastructure, including surveillance towers,<a href=\"https:\/\/lequotidien509.com\/en\/haiti-targets-qualification-against-the-dominican-republic-dumornay-absent-and-european-transfer-market-heating-up-sports-review\/\"> is under development, with planned expansion toward <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">El\u00edas Pi\u00f1a<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Jiman\u00ed<\/span><\/span>.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"18c0xc0\" data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2187\">Memory: Jet Set tragedy continues to resonate<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2426\">On a different front, national memory remains marked by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Jet Set nightclub collapse<\/span><\/span>. One year after the disaster, which left 236 dead and nearly 180 injured, families and survivors gathered for a commemorative ceremony.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2708\">The mass, led by <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rogelio Cruz<\/span><\/span>, served as a moment of remembrance and a call for accountability over alleged negligence. Participants displayed portraits of victims and paid tribute to rescue teams who worked for nearly 59 hours following the collapse.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2878\">The movement \u201cJusticia Jet Set\u201d continues to demand full transparency and judicial accountability, urging authorities to establish responsibility and deliver justice.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Soraya Ades<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Defense: navy legacy and evolving security role The Armada Dominicana marked its 182nd anniversary on April 10, 2026, during an academic panel held at the \u201c27 de Febrero\u201d naval base in Santo Domingo. Founded in 1844 at the time of independence, the institution has evolved alongside land forces to ensure maritime defense. Speakers including Juan Daniel Balc\u00e1cer and Antoliano Peralta highlighted the navy\u2019s historical role in state-building and its adaptation to modern security threats. Founding figures such as Juan Bautista Cambiaso, Juan Bautista Maggiolo and Juan Alejandro Acosta were also honored for their contributions to early naval operations. Border: heightened surveillance with advanced technology At the same time, border monitoring along Haiti has intensified. The CESFRONT has deployed advanced drones, including the DJI Matrice 30T, equipped with thermal imaging and laser measurement systems. These devices enable continuous monitoring of sensitive areas, improving detection of illicit activities such as trafficking and irregular crossings. Meanwhile, construction of the border wall is progressing in Dajab\u00f3n, with several kilometers already completed. Additional infrastructure, including surveillance towers, is under development, with planned expansion toward El\u00edas Pi\u00f1a and Jiman\u00ed. Memory: Jet Set tragedy continues to resonate On a different front, national memory remains marked by the Jet Set nightclub collapse. One year after the disaster, which left 236 dead and nearly 180 injured, families and survivors gathered for a commemorative ceremony. The mass, led by Rogelio Cruz, served as a moment of remembrance and a call for accountability over alleged negligence. Participants displayed portraits of victims and paid tribute to rescue teams who worked for nearly 59 hours following the collapse. The movement \u201cJusticia Jet Set\u201d continues to demand full transparency and judicial accountability, urging authorities to establish responsibility and deliver justice. 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