Dominican Republic's Deportation Policy: Chaos and Hardship at the Border

The Dominican Republic's recent policy to deport up to 10,000 Haitian immigrants weekly has resulted in chaotic scenes at the border. Al Jazeera English journalist Natasha Del Toro reported witnessing firsthand the harsh conditions faced by these migrants. "This border crossing is incredibly chaotic," Del Toro stated, describing a scene of people, animals, and trucks crammed together in the mud and heat. Many migrants were seen without shoes, having lost them during arrest. One migrant, speaking anonymously, described the situation as 'desperate.' The policy, announced by President Luis Abinader, a close ally of Donald Trump, has drawn criticism from human rights groups. The images of families with infants struggling through these difficult conditions serve as a stark reminder of the human cost of this policy.