The authorities of the Dominican Republic and Haiti are preparing for popular demonstrations in the latter country, where tomorrow massive mobilizations against the government of President Jovenel Moïse and the corruption scandals surrounding the Petrocaribe funds are expected. "There is fear," says a source who resides on the other side of the Massacre and who asks to reserve his identity.
November 18 is a memorable date for Haitians, commemorating the 215th anniversary of the Battle of Vertiere in which the incipient army of rebels commanded by Capois La Mort defeated Napoleon's troops led by Donatien Rochambeau.
Haitian media such as Le Nouvelliste have reported that opponents warned that they will not be as "peaceful" as last October 17 this year.
This has triggered the alert of the high military commanders of both countries who yesterday held a meeting at the Fortress El Rodeo de Jimaní to "strengthen communication and collaboration to address conflicts that may arise in communities near the line that divides both nations ", According to a statement from the Ministry of Defense (MIDE).
on November 17, 2018
Translated from https://elmameynews.blogspot.com/2018/11/hay-miedo-por-protestas-en-haiti-este.html?spref=fb&m=1