Santo Domingo.- The Minister of Defense of the Dominican Republic, Lieutenant General Carlos Luciano Díaz Morfa, has assured that there are no indications that Haitian criminal gangs attempt to enter the country. These statements were issued in response to questions from the press about the recent violence in Haiti.
Díaz Morfa said that the Dominican borders are reinforced and monitored as a normal preventive measure. “So far we have no reports that they have approached our country, they are on the Haitian side. We have no information or request from the Haitian police that they are here,” said the minister, seeking to calm security concerns. border.
The context of these statements comes after gang members associated with the Haitian gang 400 Mawozo attacked the community of Ganthier, located near the border with the Dominican Republic, in the municipality of Jimaní. This attack generated concern among the Dominican population, worried about the possible infiltration of these criminal groups.
Minister Díaz Morfa emphasized that the situation at the border is under control and that all necessary measures have been taken to guarantee the security of the national territory. The Dominican Armed Forces maintain constant surveillance and reinforce critical points to prevent any eventuality.
These statements are intended to reassure the Dominican public, which has been closely monitoring the situation of violence and instability in Haiti, especially in areas close to the border. Dominican authorities continue to collaborate with their Haitian counterparts to monitor any developments that may affect security in the region.
The situation in Haiti remains volatile, and incidents of violence, such as the attack in Ganthier, underscore the need for constant monitoring and a rapid response by security forces. The Dominican Republic, for its part, remains vigilant and prepared for any eventuality that may arise on its borders.
