Twist: Dominican Republic Shuts Its Borders to Dimitri Vorbe
By Naïka Eugene
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The Dominican Republic officially announced on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, through its Ministry of the Interior and Police, that Haitian businessman Dimitri Édouard Vorbe will not be admitted into its territory.
The Dominican authorities’ stance comes shortly after statements by attorney Frandely Dénis Julien, an immigration lawyer closely following the case, that U.S. federal Judge Darrin Gayles had ordered Mr. Vorbe’s transfer to the Dominican Republic within seven days.
In its statement, the Interior Ministry noted that Vorbe has been subject to an entry ban since October 13, 2025. According to the authorities, the measure stems from a notification by the National Intelligence Directorate and is enforced by the General Directorate of Migration.
“Haitian citizen Dimitri Édouard Vorbe is not authorized to enter Dominican territory,” the ministry reaffirmed.
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