The Dominican Minister of Foreign Affairs calls for more swift action regarding the security crisis in Haiti

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, Víctor Bisonó, expressed frustration over the lack of continuity and efficiency in international measures addressing the security crisis in Haiti, emphasizing that this situation directly impacts the Dominican Republic, which acts as a potential containment wall. Bisonó stressed that Haiti must solve its problems through its own initiative, rather than relying solely on external support. He cited bureaucratic hurdles and slow payments from major powers as reasons for the incomplete deployment of international UN forces intended to stabilize gang-related insecurity. While asserting the Dominican Republic has contributed funds and logistics, Bisonó wished for faster and more successful action. Furthermore, he supported the presence of Salvadoran forces in Haiti, noting that these troops operate with the consent of the Haitian government, and expressed confidence that stability in Haiti would lead to economic benefits for Haitians, including increased trade with the Dominican Republic. The crisis has also caused a significant increase in health service demands in the Dominican Republic due to irregular migration from Haiti.

The narrative reveals a tension between external demands for rapid, unified action and the sovereign realities on the ground, particularly concerning Haiti's internal capacity versus regional stability. Bisonó frames the Dominican Republic's experience as a demonstration of successful social and economic tranquility, suggesting that effective solutions depend fundamentally on Haitian institutional strength, which is currently hampered by external inertia. The appeal to support the Haitian government over external intervention suggests a recognition of sovereignty, yet the practical application of international mechanisms is blocked by internal systemic failures within those powers. The argument about Haiti's potential for economic activity—where peace leads to trade with the Dominican Republic—serves as an implicit claim that regional stability benefits all states proportionally. The focus on migration as a symptom rather than a cause shifts the locus of responsibility toward development and opportunity creation, positing that systemic failures in Haitian governance drive migratory pressures rather than simple external threats. The deployment narrative reflects a frustration with the slow, bureaucratic nature of multilateral responses, suggesting that efficacy is compromised by transactional politics among major powers rather than strategic necessity.