Haitian Gangs Declared Terrorist Groups by Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic's President Luis Abinader delivers a speech during Independence Day celebrations at the National Assembly in Santo Domingo on Feb. 27.
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The Dominican Republic is designating more than a dozen Haitian gangs “terrorist organizations,” giving the Caribbean nation additional tools to stave off the chaos that’s plaguing its troubled neighbor.
In a speech Thursday to mark Dominican Independence Day, President Luis Abinader said that any gang members caught on the Dominican side of the border would face charges under anti-terrorism laws.