Security measures due to Haitian violence
Given the current situation in Haiti with violent protests, the Dominican Customs’ Agency (DGA) has said that their offices in Jimani and Dajabon will remain closed.
Port-au-Prince and other locations are still being affected by violent protests including the Haitian customs agency located in Fond Parisien, near Jimaní, which also led to the decision of the DGA.
The protests are due to the 49% increase in the price of fuel that was to go into effect last Friday, 6 July 2018. Although the increase in fuel prices was reversed on Saturday, 7 July, the protests continued across the country leaving at least three people dead.
However, on Monday, 9 July 2018, the bi-national markets in Jimani and Pedernales (southwest) and Dajabon (northwest) operated. Defense Minister Rubén Paulino Sem said that security along the border had been increased.
Source: DR1, Eldia
July 11, 2018
Category: DR News |