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Issues in Haiti spilling over

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This post is not intended to get into a lengthy discussion of the "issues" Rather it is a warning to anyone thinking to cross the boarder for any reason.


From Dominican Today:


29 bus passengers from the Dominican Republic were kidnapped in Haiti


At least 29 people aboard a bus traveling from the Dominican Republic were kidnapped in Haiti’s Croix-des-Bouquets district. According to the Haitian newspaper “Le Nouvelliste,” the kidnapping occurred yesterday, Wednesday, January 18.


During the kidnapping, the outlet confirmed that nine of the 37 passengers on the bus escaped from the scene. So far it is unknown if the people have been released. The news will be updated as more information is available.



The bottom line is you are taking your lives in your hands crossing!  Please be careful.

jpseal

Has this happened before?

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There have been several kidnappings but first time of a bus from the Dominican Republic that I recall.

lacroixbc

Thank you for the update.


Mr. Bernard

DRVisitor

Who generally goes - people who live or have family in Haiti?

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There are some tourists and expats who ask about crossing the boarder either to reset their tourist visa or to "see" Haiti for themselves.

DRVisitor

Can you lierally walk or take uber across to reset your visa?

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It's not that easy.  It costs to get out and come back over and it does not reset your tourist card!  Entry from Haiti to DR was and may still be US 60 and they did not take pesos. Dollars only.

Tippj

Last I read  there isn’t a government in Haiti that functioning I read it’s broken into Seven zones and each zone is controlled by gangs and warlords ……. There’s no food , gas ,  water and they just lost their last democratically elected government…… why would someone want to go there……🤔

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It's surprising how many times I get asked about it!

edseitz

I'm staying with a Haitian friend in DR and she just shrugged her shoulders when I told her about this..

She continues to finish building her house there.  She says the problems are in the cities,  not the rural areas.

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I know some Haitians who live and work here legally who are seriously worried for their friends and family in Haiti. It's sad for the people!

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