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  Plantain sellers urge the Dominican government to lift the export ban to Haiti. Dajabón, DR - Plantain sellers in the border market are urging the Dominican government to ease the ban on shipping plantains to Haiti. These merchants believe that the plantains accessible at the border market are of third-grade quality, which is specifically desired by Haitian buyers due to their distinct quality preferences. The merchants claim that the present limitations, imposed on the orders of Agriculture Minister Limbert Cruz, have resulted in considerable seizures of agricultural items acquired by foreigners at the border. Soldiers are confiscating these goods, causing significant losses for the shopkeepers. This strict regulation has sparked widespread frustration among individuals who rely on cross-border trading for a living. One businessman, who asked to remain nameless, expressed common sentiments: "The Dominican government is blatantly disregarding the needs of our neighbors. We have ...

As tensions increase in the Caribbean, the shadow of history looms over Haiti once more. The United States, which has already intervened in Haitian affairs with devastating consequences, is on the verge of launching its third invasion of the troubled island. This concept has provoked passionate debate over the necessity, implications, and morality of such an action. The US intervention in Haiti has been tumultuous, with a complex interplay of geopolitics, humanitarian concerns, and strategic goals. The most enduring episode in this saga is perhaps the horrible US occupation of Haiti, which lasted from 1915 until 1934. The occupation, ostensibly undertaken to restore order and stability to a country torn apart by political upheaval and economic insecurity, left a legacy of oppression, exploitation, and hatred among the Haitian people. More recently, the United States made headlines for its strong involvement in Haiti in 2004. Following a coup that toppled President Jean-Bertrand Aristid...