Dominican Rep.: Activists to stage protest march in central Santo Domingo on Oct. 27

Activists affiliated with the Antigua Orden Dominicana (Old Dominican Order) plan to stage a protest march in central Santo Domingo during the afternoon of Oct. 27. The purpose of the demonstration is to denounce undocumented migration of Haitians to the Dominican Republic. Participants will gather near the Joaquin Balague metro station stating at 13:00 before marching to the Parque Independencia. It remains unclear how many participants the event may draw; organizers have as yet released no details concerning the specific march route.

Authorities will likely deploy a heightened security presence to monitor the demonstration. Increased security is particularly likely near the gathering site. Transport disruptions will probably affect thoroughfares along the route. Clashes between demonstrators and police are possible, particularly if rally participants are disruptive or fail to heed any orders from authorities to disperse.