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SANTO DOMINGO.- Armed Forces minister Ramon Aquino yesterday said at this time "everything is under control" in the Dominican-Haitian border

The official said the Dominican authorities have taken all precautions to face any emergency in the border, after food shortages and high prices spurred street protests in Haiti.

Aquino said despite the tension that affects the neighboring nation the same number of troops remain, and reinforced before the disturbances, though remain on the alert. "Our borders are under control. We took measures before. Everything is calm in the border."

The Armed Forces chief, who spoke with reporters after attending a mass in the Cathedral of America to mark the Navy’s 164th anniversary, said so far the activities in the zone are normal.

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Written by: josean, 16 Apr 2008 8:20 AM
From: United States
In other words, we are making money of the poor Haitians as usual!
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Written by: JRRubirosa, 16 Apr 2008 8:24 AM
From: United States
Josean: Silly opinions from an Haitian....................
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Written by: tejada, 16 Apr 2008 9:31 AM
From: United States
JBRubirosa, I'm usually on your side when combating Josean's senseless comments against DR in general, but you're starting to sound a bit sour not towards Josean, but Haitians... just a humble observation in case you're not aware of this.
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Written by: JRRubirosa, 16 Apr 2008 10:08 AM
From: United States
Tejada: According to your humble opinion why You think He is always "Defaming" and being
"Sarcastic" with our country.

I don't have stomach to stand this behavior, Do you???

Agree with you regarding the people but then He is supported by his "Gang"
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Written by: CarlosFranco, 16 Apr 2008 4:52 PM
From: United States

All quite on the Western Front ?
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Written by: Sleepyhollowguy, 18 Apr 2008 1:31 PM
From: United States
It's seems that josean wants to blame his countries problems on Dominican like the rest of the world...
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Written by: JRRubirosa, 18 Apr 2008 2:03 PM
From: United States
Sleepyhollowguy: Well said, and this is a cheap propaganda from the same people that Josean belongs to, "IT"S SO OBVIOUS"
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Written by: CarlosDiaz, 18 Apr 2008 2:48 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Haitians think they are so important, that the world can not go around without them.
The Dominican Republic would have been a better nation without that problematic country next to us. Constant conficts, massive deforestation, ETC, ETC, .... that's Haiti, who needs that?
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Written by: JRRubirosa, 18 Apr 2008 5:57 PM
From: United States
CarlosDiaz: You hit the target right on the { =}.............
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Written by: kmnupe, 18 Apr 2008 6:22 PM
From: United States, NYC
I know that HAITI has myriads of problems. But, would Dominicans (some) STOP blaming Haiti and her citizens(some) for DR's own problems.


There would not be any DR without the Haitian revolution GOOD OR BAD, LIKE IT OR NOT.

Anyone(Dominican) who wishes that HAITI did not exist is IGNORANT of History.
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Written by: JRRubirosa, 18 Apr 2008 7:03 PM
From: United States
Kmnupe: Really??? How Haitian revolution benefited Dominican Republic.

Quite strong statement................
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Written by: carbelk99, 18 Apr 2008 8:17 PM
From: United States
Kmnupe kinte, How many Dominicans go to Haiti to work or to make abetter living?....Now How many come to Dominican Republic to work or to make a much better living?Case close.
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Written by: josean, 19 Apr 2008 7:35 AM
From: United States
carbelk99

Also you might consider asking how much money does trade with Haiti represent in the Dominican economy.
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Written by: kmnupe, 19 Apr 2008 2:34 PM
From: United States, NYC
That KINTE comment___ PETTY! I'm not here to one-up or kiss-up to anyone.

If it wasn't for the Haitian revolution, you may be speaking FRENCH. You don't have to accept that theory.


By the way, The DR is a beautiful country. Not everyone who makes a comment is ANTI-DR.

My post was really directed at the individual who wishes that Haiti did not exist as IF the DR came out "thin air"

My 2 centavos!!!
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Written by: kmnupe, 19 Apr 2008 2:39 PM
From: United States, NYC
JR Rubirosa,

You're educated enough to comprehend what you read. I never said that the DR benefited from the Haitian Revolution. You did.
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Written by: kmnupe, 19 Apr 2008 2:43 PM
From: United States, NYC
To Carbelk99,


Many of your compatriots live in Haiti and enjoy peace and prosperity.

I never alluded to any immigration issues. I know the situation quite clearly.

By the way, I've helped hundreds of Dominican families with humanitarian assistance here in the US.

You're barking up the wrong tree.
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Written by: kmnupe, 19 Apr 2008 2:49 PM
From: United States, NYC
It kills me how all these immigrants are benefiting from AMERICAN society and want to point out immigration issues and problems.

No one wants to talk about the good that some haitians do in DR society. I can write for DAYS about the BAD that Dominican immigrants bring all over, but that would be just plain bias, wouldn't it?


I know the Dominican community very very well_ in the US and DR.

Once again, all of you are barking up the wrong tree.
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