Dominican Republic’s Massive Deportations Expose Regional Security and Sovereignty Challenges

In a decisive move to safeguard its national sovereignty, the Dominican Republic has deported an astonishing 370,240 undocumented Haitian migrants over the past year. This sweeping enforcement action underscores the complexities faced by nations confronting unchecked immigration that threatens social stability and resource allocation. When National Sovereignty Demands Firm Borders, Who Watches Our Own? The Dominican government, led by President Luis Abinader’s directive for “massive” deportations, has taken a firm stance in response to growing migrant flows from Haiti — a country mired in political chaos and economic collapse. In September alone, nearly 35,000 Haitians were returned across the border....