Dominican Republic Agrees to Take Third-Country Migrants Deported by U.S.

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Dominican Republic Agrees to Take Third-Country Migrants Deported by U.S.

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The New York Times
Washington Times
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The agreement, which reverses President Luis Abinader’s previous stance, is part of President Trump’s efforts to find governments willing to accept deportees. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include Washington Times, The New York Times.

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Dominican Republic Agrees to Take Third-Country Migrants Deported by U.S.
The New York Times
The New York Times
Leaning left
5/13/2026

Dominican Republic Agrees to Take Third-Country Migrants Deported by U.S.

The agreement, which reverses President Luis Abinader’s previous stance, is part of President Trump’s efforts to find governments willing to accept deportees.

Dominican opposition criticizes deal with U.S. to take third-country deportees
Washington Times
Washington Times
Leaning right
5/13/2026

Dominican opposition criticizes deal with U.S. to take third-country deportees

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Opposition figures in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday criticized an agreement signed with the United States to have the Caribbean nation receive third-country deportees, saying it lacks transparency and violates national sovereignty. The non-binding memorandum of understanding.