The Dominican Republic is deporting tens of thousands of Haitians this year, despite pleas from the United Nations to stop as they flee gang-fueled lawlessness. The election showcases how the Dominican Republic, with one of Latin America's best-performing economies, stands apart from other countries in the region.
Mr. Abinader's use of contentious restrictions on Haitian migrants also underscores an iron-fisted approach to migration that makes the Dominican Republic something of an outlier in the region. Credible polls indicate that a solid majority of Dominicans approve of the tenure of Mr. Abinader.
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