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Dying For A Pension: Haitian Workers Forsaken In Dominican Republic

Ilek Santiago, born in Haiti, worked for decades in the cane fields of neighboring Dominican Republic, but he never qualified for nationality, a pension or medical care.

International Business Times

‘It’s a barbarity’: why are hundreds of families asking to be moved away from this Dominican Republic goldmine?

Communities around the Pueblo Viejo mine complain of serious health problems and a diminished environment and have spent years campaigning to be relocated

The Guardian - UK

Dominican President Abinader Plans Tax Reform

President Abinader of the Dominican Republic prioritizes tax reform for economic growth and social welfare, aiming to create a more prosperous and equitabl...

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What's next for a crackdown on Haitian migrants as the Dominican Republic leader enters a new term?

After Dominican President Luis Abinader coasted into a second term over the weekend, he promised that “the best is yet to come.”

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Dominican Republic Elections: Focus On Border Security And Migration

Get insights into the upcoming general elections in the Dominican Republic and the government's stance on Haitian migrant issues.

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Dominican president leverages anti-Haitian wall as strategic trump card for reelection

Construction on the wall started in 2022, and Abinader has boasted it will "forever change the Dominican Republic"

Latin Times

Anti-Haitian Wall: Dominican President's Reelection Trump Card

A prison-like watchtower casts a pall over an otherwise idyllic tropical beach in the Dominican Republic's extreme southwest.

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Dominican Republic Elections Defined By Crackdown On Migrants

Dominican Republic elections focus on migration policies amid Haiti violence. President Abinader leads with tough stance. Concerns over crime and corruptio...

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The Dominican Republic: From Columbus To Cruise Ships

The Dominican Republic, a top tourist destination in the Caribbean, stands in stark contrast to its violence-plagued, unstable neighbor Haiti.

International Business Times

AMLO, Petro, Maduro: LatAm leaders dismiss US Human Rights Report, calling it full of 'lies'

Mexico, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic were the countries that were most vocal about their take on the report's findings

Latin Times

Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo in Dominican Republic to be restored by Jerry Pate Design

Jerry Pate Design will upgrade the playing surfaces and bunkers at a massive Dominican Republic resort.

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A portrait of Haitians trying to survive without a government

Haiti is on the verge of collapse, with little to no government. But many Haitians have already learned to live without the support of the state, as NPR discovered traveling to Cap-Haïtien.

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Investigation: Are there really rising cases of cannibalism in Haiti or is it fake news?

Rumours that cannibalism is common in Haiti circulated in March on social media. FRANCE 24's Observers team looked into these reports and found that several of the videos upon which these rumours seem to be based actually have nothing to do with Haiti – even though several real instances of…

France 24

It Runs in the Family review – heartfelt tribute from one film-maker to another

When Victoria Villegas learned that her cousin had fled both the Dominican Republic and Cuba, and was gay like her, she was moved to chart his life

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Rights advocates demand end to Haiti deportations as unrest continues

IOM says 13,000 people were forcibly returned to Haiti by neighbouring countries last month despite a surge in violence.

Latin Times

MLB Diversity: Latinos Make Up Nearly a Quarter of League Lineup as 2024 Season Steps Up to the Plate

Latin America continues to be an oasis for MLB talent with 10 countries with at least one representative; Dominican Republic is king with 108

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American Citizen Arrested For Alleged Triple Homicide In Honduras

American citizen arrested in the Dominican Republic for the alleged killing of three women in Honduras. Extradition process underway.

The Guardian - UK

‘Water is worth more than gold’: eco-activist Esteban Polanco on why violence won’t stop him

Brutally attacked for his work as one of the Dominican Republic’s leading land defenders, Polanco says the next generation must fight environmental destruction

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Haiti crisis: gangs attack police stations as Caribbean leaders call for emergency meeting

National palace guards set up security ring after gangs attack at least three police stations in Port-au-Prince

International Business Times

Dominicans Try To Shield Busy Border Market From Haitian Chaos

Far from the violence ravaging Haiti, a market on the border with the Dominican Republic has managed to maintain a welcome degree of normal everyday life.

Latin Times

Socialist U.S. Presidential Hopeful Claudia De la Cruz: 'The Rolling Back of Women's Rights is a Dire Issue'

The Dominican-American candidate sat down with The Latin Times to discuss her views for a socialist America ahead of the November elections

The Guardian - UK

‘I can’t bear the pain’: grieving the lives lost to the Dominican Republic’s abortion ban

A decade after Rossa Nelly Aquino died aged 20 in an illegal clinic, her family are still struggling to find answers. And campaigners are still fighting to update the 140-year-old law

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Love Is Blind Season 6 Boosts Interest In Dominican Republic

Discover the allure of Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic with its diverse landscapes, historic sites, and top-rated attractions. Plan your dream getawa...

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Vladimir Guerrero Represents Dominican Republic With Flag In Hand

Vladimir Guerrero, the legendary baseball player, proudly displays the flag of the Dominican Republic, symbolizing national pride and inspiring unity among...

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Watch: Two ducks solicit help from tourist to assist their ailing friend

A duck that was dying on a pond at a resort in the Dominican Republic was saved by the actions of its two companions.

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