Dominican Republic security forces stand guard on a border bridge between Dajabón, Dominican Republic, and Haiti, Thursday, September 14, 2023.

The Dominican Republic has also said the canal violates a 1929 treaty. The measure comes at the worst time for Haiti, as the government is struggling to combat gang violence.

The Dominican Republic president is defending his decision to close air, sea and land traffic with neighboring Haiti in canal construction dispute. Dominican Republic president firm on closing ...

The Dominican Republic said on Tuesday it will beef up security at its northern border with Haiti, following an incident it labeled a "provocation" in which it said a group of Haitians entered ...

Dominican Republic security forces stand guard on a border bridge between Dajabón, Dominican Republic, and Haiti, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Ricardo Hernández) ...