Haiti-Dominican Border Shutting Down Amid Dispute Over Shared River
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Hundreds of Haitians returned from the Dominican Republic ahead of the total border shutdown set for Friday.
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The Dominican president announced the shutdown amid a conflict over Haiti's construction of a water channel from a shared river.
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The Dominican Republic argues the construction violates a 1929 treaty and is deploying troops to the border.
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Haiti says it has the right to exploit its natural resources and will take measures to irrigate the plain.
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The border closure includes all land, sea and air routes. The U.S. Embassy advised citizens to make alternate travel plans.