This is how the border looked like: images of the Army Commander’s tour of the border zone

Major General Jorge Iván Camino Pérez, Commander-in-Chief of the Dominican Republic Army, recently embarked on a comprehensive inspection tour of four provinces along the nation’s border with Haiti. The visit aimed to assess border security measures, infrastructure projects, and military operations in the region. The tour commenced at the “El Rodeo” Fortress in Jimaní, Independencia province, where General Camino Pérez addressed troops stationed at the 14th Infantry Battalion. He then met with local governor Ms. Mercedes Novas to discuss regional security and governance. During his time in Independencia, the General inspected the Mal Paso border crossing and reviewed the progress of the border fence construction, a project managed by the Army. He also visited Detachments La 248 and La 40, engaging with soldiers tasked with border security, and conducted an aerial inspection of the Tierra Virgen detachment, which is currently undergoing reconstruction. The tour continued in Elías Piña province, where General Camino Pérez oversaw the construction of a new heliport at the 11th Infantry Battalion headquarters. He later held discussions with provincial governor Ms. Migdalis De los Santos. The visit concluded with an inspection of the El Carrizal-Belladere border crossing and the surrounding perimeter fence. In Dajabón province, the General visited the 10th Infantry Battalion and met with provincial governor Ms. Severina Gil. He also toured the border crossing and perimeter fence, engaging with soldiers stationed at the Liberation Post. The final leg of the tour took place in Montecristi, where General Camino Pérez assessed the facilities at the San Fernando Fortress, home to the 15th Infantry Company. Plans are underway to elevate this unit to battalion status, enhancing military presence and control in the area. The General concluded his visit by meeting with provincial governor Ms. Leissa Cruz and inspecting the perimeter fence and security posts. Throughout the tour, General Camino Pérez emphasized the importance of adhering to the law, avoiding illegal activities, and treating undocumented migrants with dignity during their detention at the border.