Pericles Senchy

𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗛𝗨𝗧𝗦 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗜 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗟 Haiti's plans to construct a canal off a river that the country shares with the Dominican Republic (DR) has brought to the surface simmering tension between the two countries. The DR, which claims that the canal will significantly reduce its share of water, has closed its border with Haiti and halted the issuance of visas to that country's citizens in protest against the canal. Haitians living in the neighboring country have also reported increased harassment from officials there in recent weeks, forcing many of them to return home. Haiti says, despite the threats, the canal project that initially started out as a community project by locals will go on due to its importance to increasing the country's agricultural self-reliance. The project, which has become a unifying factor among Haitians, has also exposed the DR's deep seated hostility towards its neighbor. The Dominican government has for decades cooperated with Western powers that have invaded and occupied Haiti. It has also been called out over its harsh treatment of Black Haitian migrants. Let us know what you think in the comments.