Dominican Republic builds border fence with Haiti to curb smuggling - Jamaica Observer

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (CMC) – The Dominican Republic has begun constructing a 14.5-kilometre section of perimeter fence along its southern border with Haiti as part of efforts to strengthen border security and combat smuggling. The country's Ministry of Defence on Saturday said the structure, being built in the Hoya de Enriquillo area of Independencia province, will stand 3.9 metres, or 13 feet, high and will include six watchtowers and...