Dominican Republic closes border with Haiti over water dispute

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Tensions have escalated between the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The neighboring countries are now in a serious dispute over water rights. The Dominican government has moved to seal the border and stopped issuing visas to all Haitian citizens until the dispute is resolved. The World’s Tibisay Zea has more details.

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