Santo Domingo – In a decisive move to reinforce national border security, Vice Admiral Luis Rafael Lee Ballester, Director General of Migration (DGM) and ARD, conducted a high-level inspection tour of the Dajabón border crossing. This strategic location serves as the primary access point to the critical binational market with Haiti and represents a focal point in the Dominican government’s comprehensive border management strategy.
The operational review was executed through close collaboration between migration officials, military command, and regional civil authorities. The joint delegation performed a meticulous assessment of the Dajabón international bridge’s structural and operational conditions, identifying key areas for enhancement to boost both security protocols and cross-border commerce efficiency.
Significant infrastructure proposals emerged during the evaluation, with Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) representatives advocating for segregated traffic lanes to separate pedestrian and vehicular movement. This initiative coincides with scheduled maintenance works aimed at modernizing the crossing facility.
Vice Admiral Lee Ballester convened with frontline immigration personnel to reinforce procedural rigor, specifically emphasizing stringent documentation verification for all foreign nationals. The coordinated presence of provincial governance, military leadership, and public works officials underscored the multidimensional approach to border security, combining infrastructure development with rigorous immigration enforcement.