Dominican Republic authorities detained more than 44,000 Haitian nationals and deported over 40,500 during October as the government intensified immigration enforcement operations across the country.
According to the General Directorate of Migration (DGM), a total of 44,414 Haitians without regular immigration status were detained during the month, while 40,521 were deported as part of a nationwide crackdown on irregular migration.
The operations were carried out in collaboration with the Dominican armed forces, National Police and other security agencies, with enforcement efforts concentrated in border communities, major urban centers, agricultural operations and commercial establishments.
The immigration agency reaffirmed its commitment to continuing coordinated enforcement operations alongside the armed forces and National Police, describing the measures as part of its responsibility to uphold the country’s immigration laws.
The latest figures underscore the scale of the Dominican Republic’s immigration enforcement efforts as authorities continue nationwide operations targeting people living or working in the country without regular immigration status.
