The general director of Migration (DGM), Luis Rafael Lee Ballester, announced yesterday that a system of facial recognition to more efficiently control the migratory flow in the binational marketsin order to regulate the access of people who cross the border during these commercial activities.
In his speech at the conversation “Migration regulation in the Dominican Republic: border and legal challenges”, Lee Ballester explained that, although in recent years progress has been made in the Biometrizationthe next step will be to install cameras with technology of facial recognition at the access points.
“This system will allow a Precise counting and the capture of information in real time about people entering the countrycomparing your data with our Migratory databases“Lee Ballester explained at the Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Master (PUCMM), where the activity was carried out.
The director of Migration He stressed that the facial recognition will also allow people with legal history or those who have been repatriated from the host centers in places such as Haina, Santiago, Dajabón, Elías Piña, Jimaní and Pedernales, among others.
He stressed that this implementation seeks to strengthen the security in areas borderensuring more rigorous control and aligned with international standards in immigration matters.
“Those who enter the territory irregularly will be automatically Deported to his country of origin“He added.
Use of force
Regarding the policy of Use of forcehe said that they have become in force Clear protocols To face situations of resistance or aggression by migrants, always guaranteeing that the sovereignty of the country and the fundamental rights of individuals be respected.
“For this, we are training to ours staff to act with authority, but also with courtesy and respect within the framework of the law, “he said.
On the other hand, he said that they are working on the strengthening of the operational capabilities of Migration.
“Currently, we are training to the first promotion of 160 migratory agents, with the objective of establishing an efficient control system in communities nationwide. This process will be carried out gradually, taking into account the budget execution, since we receive quarterly fees, “concluded the general director of Migration.
Lee Ballester said they are working rigorously to ensure adequate treatment for migrants, especially pregnant women, children and adolescents. “We have maintained a constant dialogue with international organizations with whom we analyze the conditions of migrants, and although we have not received negative reports on abuse, we remain committed to guaranteeing human and respectful treatment for all,” he said.
