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The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) of the Dominican Republic detained five Cuban immigrants and three Indians for violations of immigration regulations after they entered the country illegally from Haiti.
The Cubans, identified as Alieska Aguilera Díaz, Cristian Aguilera García, Cristopher González González, Ariday González Barata, and Diego Fernández Hernández, were intercepted in Dajabón by immigration interdiction agents while boarding a bus headed to the National District, cited Diario Libre.
According to the authorities, they entered irregularly from Haiti through the northern border area.
On the other hand, Indian citizens Patel Param Phafulchandra, Patel Krish Ghanshyamhai, and Patel Naitil Khodabhai legally entered the Dominican Republic through Las Américas Airport.
However, they later attempted to enter Haiti without legal authorization and were detained by Haitian authorities and deported back to Dominican territory through the binational gate of Elías Piña.
The General Directorate of Migration reported that following the arrest, an investigation was carried out into the immigration status of each of those involved before their deportation to their respective countries of origin. Additionally, entry restrictions to the Dominican Republic were imposed for violating Immigration Law 285-04 and its regulations.
The authorities are also seeking to determine possible connections between the group and human trafficking networks and organized crime, especially in the case of Indian citizens who attempted to cross the southern border irregularly.
The Dominican government has intensified its immigration controls at the border with Haiti, deporting over 276,000 irregular foreigners in 2024.
However, more and more Cubans are risking their lives to reach that territory, as they could travel to Haiti without a visa.
In the last five years, Cubans have become the foreign community with the highest number of naturalizations in the Dominican Republic, even surpassing Haitians, whose migratory presence has historically been the largest in that Caribbean country.
Frequently asked questions about the detention of Cubans in the Dominican Republic and related immigration issues
Why were the Cubans detained in the Dominican Republic?
The five Cuban citizens were detained for illegally entering from Haiti into the Dominican Republic, having been intercepted in Dajabón while attempting to travel to the National District.
What measures has the Dominican government taken regarding irregular migration?
The Dominican government has intensified immigration controls at the border with Haiti and has deported more than 276,000 foreigners in irregular situations in 2024, as part of its border security policy.
What are the legal consequences for Cubans detained in the Dominican Republic?
The detained Cubans will face entry restrictions to the Dominican Republic and will be deported to their country of origin after their immigration status is investigated for violating Immigration Law 285-04.
What is the situation of Cuban migrants deported from other countries?
The situation of deported Cuban migrants is dire, as they return to a country in economic crisis that offers no opportunities, reflecting the collapse of the Cuban socialist model.
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