Anti-Haitian protests in the Dominican Republic turn violent as group calls for mass deportations

A nationalist protest in the Dominican Republic turned violent as demonstrators bypassed security and clashed with police, attempting to target Haitian residents. The post Anti-Haitian protests in the Dominican Republic turn violent as group calls for mass deportations appeared first on The Haitian Times. Anti-Haitian protests in the Dominican Republic turn violent as group calls for mass deportations was first posted on March 31, 2025 at 11:47 am.

2025-03-31 1

Dominican Republic

Some Haitians flee Punta Cana ahead of anti-Haitian march in Dominican Republic town

Antigua Orden Dominicana (AOD), the Dominican supremacist group organizing the anti-Haitian protest on March 30 in Punta Cana, an eastern town in the Dominican Republic, claims undocumented Haitian migrants are committing crimes in neighboring towns of Bávaro, Higüey and Hoyo de Friusa. Although AOD says that the march will be peaceful, some Haitians have decided to flee Punta Cana in anticipation of attacks. The post Some Haitians flee Punta Cana ahead of anti-Haitian march in Dominican Republic town appeared first […]

2025-03-29 1

Arts & Culture

Félix Cumbé, Haitian-born bachata and merengue icon, dies at 60

Despite his widespread fame, Cumbé lived much of his life as an undocumented immigrant. For more than 40 years, he struggled with the limitations that came with his status, unable to fully access the rights and benefits of Dominican residency. Yet, his contributions to Dominican music were undeniable. The post Félix Cumbé, Haitian-born bachata and merengue icon, dies at 60 appeared first on The Haitian Times. Félix Cumbé, Haitian-born bachata and merengue icon, dies at 60 was first posted on […]

2025-02-14 1

Dominican Republic

Haitians deported despite Dominican Republic’s holiday deportation pause

Dominican Republic’s holiday deportation suspension criticized as Haitians recount continued expulsions and abuse at the border. The post Haitians deported despite Dominican Republic’s holiday deportation pause appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitians deported despite Dominican Republic’s holiday deportation pause was first posted on January 8, 2025 at 9:37 am.

2025-01-08 5

Dominican Republic

Haitian migrants expelled from the Dominican Republic face dire conditions as committee struggles with lack of resources

Haitian authorities and NGOs struggle to provide support to deported migrants at the Ouanaminthe-Dajabon border, facing resource shortages and lack of funding. The post Haitian migrants expelled from the Dominican Republic face dire conditions as committee struggles with lack of resources appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian migrants expelled from the Dominican Republic face dire conditions as committee struggles with lack of resources was first posted on October 24, 2024 at 12:20 pm.

2024-10-24 5

Central Romana

Haitians in Dominican sugarcane fields endure abuse while fighting for better conditions

In recent months, violence against Haitian workers has escalated. In May, during a protest at Consorcio Azucarero Central and Central Romana, a prominent Dominican sugar company, workers were denied wages, beaten, shot at, and threatened with deportation for demanding better working conditions. The post Haitians in Dominican sugarcane fields endure abuse while fighting for better conditions appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitians in Dominican sugarcane fields endure abuse while fighting for better conditions was first posted on October 17, […]

2024-10-17 3

Crime & Justice

Haitian American family still seeking answers months after U.S. veteran’s body decomposes in custody of Dominican authorities

Dachoute, a 43-year-old U.S. Army veteran, died on Jan. 9 after being stabbed by his girlfriend during an altercation. His family struggled to locate his body for nine days. A funeral home finally found it in a pathology lab on Jan. 18, already decomposed. The post Haitian American family still seeking answers months after U.S. veteran’s body decomposes in custody of Dominican authorities appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian American family still seeking answers months after U.S. veteran’s body […]

2024-10-17 4

Dominican Republic

Haiti Demands OAS help to stop Dominican Republic’s ‘discriminatory’ deportations, sets up migrant working group

Immigration vehicles continue to drop off Haitians, many of them children without their parents, at the border crossings daily. To handle the influx, Haiti has set up a group to support the migrants. The post Haiti Demands OAS help to stop Dominican Republic’s ‘discriminatory’ deportations, sets up migrant working group appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti Demands OAS help to stop Dominican Republic’s ‘discriminatory’ deportations, sets up migrant working group […]

2024-10-10 4

Dominican Republic

The last survivors: Elders recount the 1937 Parsley Massacre and life after in Haiti

In this sleepy village of 10,000 people lives a special group of residents whose presence has drawn many over the years. A group whose numbers dwindle each passing year. The post The last survivors: Elders recount the 1937 Parsley Massacre and life after in Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. The last survivors: Elders recount the 1937 Parsley Massacre and life after in Haiti was first posted on October 4, 2024 at 6:46 pm.

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