Commerce resumed at the cross border market on Monday, after violent protests staged by Haitians near Dominican territory halted trade on Friday.
Since the early hours hundreds of Haitians have been crossing the border headed to the market to obtain the numerous products, especially agro.
The protests against Port-au-Prince have reportedly eased in Haitian territory, though a source quoted by listin.com.do said the road to the border crossing has been blocked, halting pedestrians and vehicles.
Friday’s tension resulted from a standoff in the heels of the arrest of Dominican truck driver Carlos de León, injured in a collision when he lost control of his vehicle, which fatally struck a minor at the town of Ouanaminthe.
He was handed over to authorities at Dajabon yesterday on an agreement with Haiti officials. De Leon agreed to return Wednesday for questioning by authorities in the city of Fort-Liberté, Haiti northeast.
Jesuit priest blames both governments
Jesuit priest Regino Martinez said both the Haiti and Dominican governments are to blame for the recurring turmoil at the border, citing a lack of will to enact clear rules and control to over the market on Mondays and Fridays, which he affirms benefits more than 15,000 mostly poor people.
