The Dominican Republic's President Luis Abinader announced on Sept. 11, 2023 he has suspended issuing visas to Haitians. The Dominican Republic's President Luis Abinader announced on Sept. 11, 2023 he has suspended issuing visas to Haitians. The Dominican Republic's President Luis Abinader announced on Sept. 11, 2023 he has suspended issuing visas to Haitians. Dominican officials claim that the canal would divert water from the Massacre River and hurt farmers and the environment. The Dominican Republic last fully closed its border with Haiti following the July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

Source: ABC News September 14, 2023 03:21 UTC