A few hours before the patriotic and peaceful march announced for this Sunday, March 30, by the Old Dominican Order, a nationalist organization known in recent years for its marches and demonstrations against Haitian migration, the atmosphere remains tense in Hoyo de Friusa (Bávaro region, Verón-Punta Cana district, La Altagracia province), known throughout the Dominican Republic for its large Haitian population. However, for the moment, businesses continue to operate as usual.

Hoyo de Friusa, better known in the country as "Pequeño Haiti" home to thousands of Haitians, most of whom are irregular migrants, includes the neighborhoods of Los Altos de Friusa, Villa Bendición, Doña Dulce, and Los Chivos, among others. It has a prosecutor's office, schools, a high school, a community center, and a police station.

Until last night, Dominican National Police spokesperson Diego Pesqueira confirmed that operations were proceeding normally in Hoyo de Friusa, with increased police and military surveillance, riot squads deployed, and special equipment to prevent any eventuality.

The Ministry of the Interior and Police authorized the demonstration, which will take place from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on March 30.

Faride Raful, Minister of the Interior and Police of the Dominican Republic, firmly reiterated that "Friusa is Dominican territory and Dominican laws apply." This statement sends an unequivocal message to the protesters and the international community regarding sovereignty and the rule of law in the Dominican Republic.

She explained that peace must be preserved above all else, so the march must be peaceful, even though she understands that the crisis involving Haitian nationals is increasingly tense.

S/ HaitiLibre