Santo Domingo.– During the swearing-in ceremony of twenty new “honorary members” of the Duartiano Institute, its president, Wilson Gómez Ramírez, denounced what he described as “the most intense round of harassment and extortion” against the Dominican Republic, with the aim of undermining the bases of its sovereignty.
In the event held in the auditorium of the Duarte Museum and House, Gómez Ramírez expressed that the country faces an internationally orchestrated campaign, unprecedented in history, in which great powers, international agents, world and regional organizations, as well as as national sectors that serve spurious interests.
“Not many days go by without accusations against Dominicans,” he stated and stated that among the accusations reported are racism, xenophobia, discrimination and the alleged existence of stateless people in Dominican territory.
Unfounded accusations and treatment of Haitians
The president of the Duartiano Institute also pointed out that, in parallel, the Dominican Republic is accused of slavery practices, labor exploitation of Haitian minors and inhuman treatment during deportations, in addition, the denial of nationality to children of undocumented Haitians is alleged. Gómez Ramírez refuted all these statements, asserting that none of them correspond to reality.
According to their statements, Haitians in the Dominican Republic have received exemplary treatment, regardless of their immigration status. He assured that no country has committed its national budget as much as the Dominican Republic to meet the health, education and food needs of the Haitian population.
Likewise, he regretted the “indifference” of the Dominican authorities in the face of this smear campaign and urged a forceful diplomatic response. “No action has been articulated aimed at edifying the international world, through a vigorous and aggressive diplomatic attack,” he emphasized, suggesting the need to educate international agencies, parliaments, congresses and opinion leaders about the Dominican reality regarding Haiti. .
The current crisis in Haiti and the lack of international support
Gómez Ramírez also addressed the critical situation that Haiti is going through. He stressed that the deterioration of the neighboring nation continues to worsen, despite the presence of multinational forces led by the Kenyan police. “The problems grow every day and the international community limits itself to providing ‘warm cloth’ to a people that is burning with fever,” he declared, alluding to the ineffectiveness of international aid efforts.
The president of the Duartiano Institute accused international organizations and great powers of showing unprecedented “irresponsibility,” failing to fulfill assumed commitments and leaving Haiti with “institutional columns torn down and its people in the midst of frightening precariousness.”
Finally, he urged the Dominican Republic to continue calling for the international community’s attention to the Haitian crisis, since the threat is “serious and well-founded,” and its effects directly impact the budget and stability of the Dominican State.
