Various Dominican legislators have expressed their concern regarding the recent restrictions imposed by Haitian authorities, which limit the land entry of a wide variety of products from the Dominican Republic. The congressmen warn that this measure represents a severe blow to both binational trade and the stability of local producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rafael P\u00e9rez, president of the Chamber of Deputies’ Border Affairs Commission, emphasized that it is imperative to resume diplomatic talks. According to the legislator, it is fundamental to understand the motivations behind this decision in order to seek a solution that protects the economic dynamism of the border markets, which mobilize billions of pesos annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nWhat we understand is that agreements must be made, we must go to the dialogue table.<\/p>\nRafael P\u00e9rez, president of the Border Affairs Commission<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Economic impact and commercial sovereignty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Senator Dagoberto Rodr\u00edguez described the situation as a possible mechanism of political pressure, highlighting the neighboring country’s dependence on Dominican supplies. “It is the Dominican Republic that supplies 90% of what Haitians consume,” he stated, suggesting the urgent intervention of the Ministries of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs, as well as Foreign Affairs, to mediate at key points such as Dajab\u00f3n, Jiman\u00ed, and Pedernales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For his part, Deputy Frank Ram\u00edrez warned about the imminent risk of bankruptcy for entrepreneurs and merchants who depend on the export of perishable goods to the Haitian market. In the same vein, Senator Mois\u00e9s Ayala acknowledged Haiti’s right to establish its trade policies, but warned that the measure will also affect the supply of basic goods for the Haitian population itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Affected products and official measures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The restrictions, applied since Monday at the Dajab\u00f3n border bridge, affect a long list of products, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Wheat flour and pasta.<\/li>\n
- Edible oil, butter, and margarine.<\/li>\n
- Detergents and plastic utensils.<\/li>\n
- Construction materials, such as iron.<\/li>\n
- Carbonated drinks, powdered juices, and beer.<\/li>\n
- Drinking water and foam containers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The regulations dictate that, from now on, these goods may only enter Haiti via air or sea transport. Given this scenario, President Luis Abinader has indicated that the Dominican Government is evaluating the implications of these measures to establish a definitive official position on the future of trade flow at the border.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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