Dominican Republic Intensifies Deportations of Migrants to Haiti

The Dominican Republic is intensifying deportations and sending thousands of migrants back across the border into Haiti. Officials have increased enforcement actions along the shared border on the island of Hispaniola. The measures affect migrants who had crossed from Haiti into the Dominican Republic.

Returns are occurring at multiple border points as part of the expanded effort. The island of Hispaniola is divided between the two nations, with the Dominican Republic on the eastern side and Haiti on the western side. Migration between the countries has been a longstanding issue influenced by economic differences and political instability in Haiti.

Reporters on the ground have documented groups of migrants being transported to crossing points. Haitian authorities receive the individuals once they cross the border. The process involves coordination between border officials on both sides.

The increased deportations come amid ongoing regional migration pressures. Many of those returned face uncertain conditions in Haiti, where economic and security challenges persist. Dominican officials have cited the need to manage unauthorized entries as the reason for the policy.