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Hundreds leave Dominican Republic ahead of Haiti border shutdown
Dominican president announced an imminent total border shutdown amid a conflict over construction of a water channel from a shared river.
Fri Sep 15 2023
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Hurricane Fiona seen intensifying after slamming Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
Torrential rain and powerful winds triggers a total power outage in neighboring Puerto Rico, where at least two people died.
Tue Sep 20 2022
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Hurricane Fiona makes landfall on Puerto Rico, knocking out power to island
Hurricane Fiona made landfall, causing severe flooding and landslides before barreling toward the Dominican Republic.
Mon Sep 19 2022