Dominican Republic's President Firmly Closes Borders with Haiti
Dominican Republic's President Luis Abinader defended his decision to close all borders with Haiti, citing the violation of a 1929 treaty and concerns over the construction of a canal that could damage the environment and water resources shared by both countries. The closures will remain in place until construction is halted. Abinader also called for international assistance in addressing Haiti's problems, including gang violence, while emphasizing that there is no Dominican solution to Haiti's issues. Haiti's government has expressed support for the canal project and has requested help in combating the surge in gang violence.