Seven Haitian Migrants Found Hidden in Moving Truck in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic authorities arrested two men on May 30, 2025, in Duvergé, for transporting seven undocumented Haitian migrants in a moving truck. The army stopped the vehicle at a checkpoint called "El Indio." The driver, Vicente García Berville, a Dominican national from Barahona, and his assistant, Eliseo Matos, were taken into custody. A soldier involved stated, "With the permission of our superiors, we apprehended these Haitian nationals." The video shows the migrants, including children, being carefully removed from the truck. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges of irregular migration and human trafficking between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Authorities are investigating the case further. This event serves as a reminder of the humanitarian complexities and security concerns related to undocumented migration.