The General Directorate of Migration reported that so far in October 27,352 have been deported haitianswithin the framework of the operations of repatriation made by the authoritieswhich began at the beginning of the month.
The authorities They indicated that only in the first two days of this month 1,960 were repatriated foreigners undocumented immigrants, while since the massive operation began, 25,392 have been deported haitians with irregular immigration status.
Regarding citizen statistics haitians who have returned to their country by their own decision, the entity, through its Communications Department, indicated that they have in their registry 8,721 people who returned to their country by volunteer.
When asked if other cases of dominicans detained During the operations, Communications personnel indicated that they only have evidence of the incident that occurred on Sunday, which involved a man from Santo Domingo.
César Cruz was detained and transferred to the Haina Vacation Detention Center, where he remained until noon on Monday, when he was released along with a group of foreigners purified.
Migration He later explained that the Dominican was detained because his documentation “It was half blurred, it was not in condition.” He added that while Cruz was at the Vacacional, the authorities of the Central Electoral Boardwhere they confirmed that it was an error.
He business behind the illegality
While the General Directorate of Migration offered updated data on the deportationsits owner, Vice Admiral Luis Rafael Lee Ballesterrecognized that behind the illegal entry of haitians In Dominican territory there is a business in which various sectors participate.
On a tour of the border provinces, Lee Ballester He condemned those who attack the country by trafficking illegals.
“Not only can we put our finger on the sore of the militaryif not there are collateral actors who are doing business around that, which are buscones that collect, there are vehicles, there are means of transportation, there are places where there are accommodations, motoconchos participate and many people participate in these places here, in this situation,” said the soldier, visibly upset.
He called for collective conscience to confront this scourge, highlighting the importance of collaboration between all sectors of the civil society and announced that uprisings are being carried out to increase and train the personnel of Migration throughout the country.
Along the same lines, the commander general of the ArmyMajor General Jorge Iván Camino Pérez, assured that the border remains safe and calm, emphasizing the need to strengthen security measures. control.
With these statements, the authorities They seek to raise awareness among the population and improve management migratory at a critical time for the area.
The General Commander of the Army, Major General Jorge Iván Camino Pérez and the Director of Immigration, Vice Admiral Luis Rafael Lee Ballester, visited the border provinces of Elías Piña and Dajabón to verify the work carried out by both institutions in security and border control, as well as the handling of deportations to Haiti. In addition, military uniforms were delivered “as part of the necessary supplies to motivate the troops to continue the mission for national sovereignty.”
