Dominican Republic president reveals 2022 special forces rescue of diplomat kidnapped in Haiti

President Luis Abinader disclosed that in 2022 he ordered special forces to the Haiti border to rescue agricultural counselor Carlos Guillén Tatis, kidnapped by a gang demanding $250,000. Abinader stated he refused to pay any ransom, signaling a hardline policy. The revelation underscores ongoing security risks for foreign diplomats in Haiti and the Dominican Republic's assertive approach to cross-border threats.

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