On Sunday, November 8, 2026, as part of a visible security measure, the presence of Dominican military personnel was reinforced at various points along the border between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, specifically in the provinces of Dajabón, Elías Piña, Independencia, and Pedernales. These provinces house the primary official crossing points between the two nations, making them strategic areas for controlling territory, migration flows, and commercial trade.

Despite this increased surveillance, commercial activities, the authorized movement of people, and daily routines continue as usual at the main border crossings.

Patrols have been intensified, particularly in Dajabón and other connecting areas between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, where military units have been deployed to monitor cross-border movement.

To date, the authorities have provided no official details regarding the scale of the operations conducted this Sunday, nor have they specified the exact reasons behind this reinforcement of patrols.

Although the military presence has been strengthened, no widespread disruption to routine activities has been reported at the aforementioned border crossings.

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