Crime

The Dominican Republic has moved to assure travelers that the destination remains safe to visit despite a continually deteriorating situation in neighboring Haiti. Travelers would be forgiven for being nervous when seeing the issues at the border; the idea of negative actors coming over a border area and causing issues is a common political pain …

Despite recent travel warnings issued by the U.S. and Canada, Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic are generally among the safer destinations in the Caribbean. This is due, in part, to the country’s tourism police – the Politur – which employs over a thousand officers to ensure a safe vacation for millions of travelers. In …

When Americans are choosing an out-of-country vacation, safety and security are often at the top of the list. The Caribbean isn’t short on beautiful destinations, but from Cancun to Jamaica, some travelers can feel a bit uneasy due to the insecure situation in and around tourist hotspots. And while the Dominican Republic as a country …

The U.S. Department of State has issued an update concerning its travel advisory for the Dominican Republic, urging travelers to exercise a higher degree of caution amid rising rates of violent crime. While generally one of the safest countries in the Caribbean for travel, several shocking incidents involving tourists have prompted both the U.S. and …

Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic are heading into one of the busiest weeks for travel as the Easter holidays begin. Officials on the sun-soaked island have revealed details about a massive security operation to protect travelers this week. With visitor numbers exploding over the coming days, authorities from the army to the tourist police …

The Dominican Republic began building an enormous wall along the border with Haiti earlier this year. The project aims to improve the security of the Dominican Republic by reducing illegal immigration and crime. The two countries are extreme opposites when it comes to issues such as wealth, development, and infrastructure. While Haiti is the poorest …

A Dominican bus carrying 17 passengers was hijacked shortly after crossing the border with Haiti last Sunday. The bus was traveling on the Santo Domingo – Port au Prince route when the hijacking occurred. At least 8 foreign nationals were on board during the hijacking, most of them Turkish. The Dominican Republic and Haiti share …