Haitian in the Dominican Republic
Introduction
There always have been a battle between the Dominican Republic and Haiti; even though they are neighbors they treat each other as enemies. On February 27, 1844 independence was declared from Haitians, after that they protect the country from dictatorial rules. Even after the independence Haitians is still part of the history till now days. Dominican Republic has been a point of foreign immigration mostly for Haitians. In this paper I will write about the situation, and what are the cause and origin of Haitians immigration in the Dominican Republic and the most important theme how it’s affecting the country socially and how the Dominican community and government react to this situation, also how the Haitian migrate and the bateyes, …show more content…
Historically it has been denounced that Haitian workers who cross the border to work in the sugar industries have been subject to all kind of abuse by authorities, and massive exploitation and deplorable living condition and deprive from their human rights. Even though they are being paid the wage is extremely low to maintain. Since Haitians worker are easier to get and the hand of labor is cheaper, they accept since they have illegal status and fear deportation. The bateyes and the work construction have been a way for the Haitian to enter to the Dominican Republic.
Haitian migration to the Dominican Republic is directly related to the development of the sugar industry in the country. The sugar industry is considered in economic terms as the backbone depending on the level of production and the market prices. It has represented more than 50% of the country’s export and therefore the sugar production represents the largest single generator of capital and employment for these
Introduction
There always have been a battle between the Dominican Republic and Haiti; even though they are neighbors they treat each other as enemies. On February 27, 1844 independence was declared from Haitians, after that they protect the country from dictatorial rules. Even after the independence Haitians is still part of the history till now days. Dominican Republic has been a point of foreign immigration mostly for Haitians. In this paper I will write about the situation, and what are the cause and origin of Haitians immigration in the Dominican Republic and the most important theme how it’s affecting the country socially and how the Dominican community and government react to this situation, also how the Haitian migrate and the bateyes, …show more content…
Historically it has been denounced that Haitian workers who cross the border to work in the sugar industries have been subject to all kind of abuse by authorities, and massive exploitation and deplorable living condition and deprive from their human rights. Even though they are being paid the wage is extremely low to maintain. Since Haitians worker are easier to get and the hand of labor is cheaper, they accept since they have illegal status and fear deportation. The bateyes and the work construction have been a way for the Haitian to enter to the Dominican Republic.
Haitian migration to the Dominican Republic is directly related to the development of the sugar industry in the country. The sugar industry is considered in economic terms as the backbone depending on the level of production and the market prices. It has represented more than 50% of the country’s export and therefore the sugar production represents the largest single generator of capital and employment for these