Santo Domingo.- Ángelo Vásquez, leader of the nationalist group Ancient Dominican Order, led a demonstration in front of the National Palace on Thursday, denouncing Amnesty International’s criticism of the Dominican Republic’s immigration policies. Vásquez called on President Luis Abinader to cancel a march organized by the Reconocido movement, scheduled for Sunday, April 27, which plans to end at the Altar of the Homeland.
Vásquez claimed the march represents a challenge to Dominican national identity, stating, “President, stop the Haitian march with the heart of Dominican identity.” The protest was the group’s second major demonstration, following one in Hoyo de Friusa, Bávaro-Punta Cana, where locals rallied against the growing Haitian migrant population.
Hundreds of protesters walked from Máximo Gómez Avenue to the Presidential Palace, waving flags and carrying banners. They vowed to remain vigilant regarding the government’s 15 recently implemented immigration measures.
