Spanish
The meeting held between President Luis Abinader and former presidents Leonel Fernández, Hipólito Mejía, and Danilo Medina marks a historic event for the Dominican Republic. That the country's main political leaders —with experience in the exercise of power— sit at the same table to address the Haitian crisis, not only represents an image of maturity, but also an unrepeatable opportunity to build a State policy that transcends electoral cycles.
However, beyond symbolism and protocol, this meeting must translate into results. The country cannot afford another round of talks that concludes in ineffective documents, empty promises, or already known diagnoses.
The situation in Haiti and its impact on our territory demand coordinated, sustained, and firm measures, both nationally and internationally.
The government's commitment to deliver periodic national security reports to former presidents, as well as the creation of joint workspaces and the convening of the Economic and Social Council (CES), should become real platforms for decision-making, and not ceremonial mechanisms.
Similarly, a coherent and unified foreign policy is urgently needed to strengthen the Dominican Republic's position before the international community, often influenced by distorted narratives about racism or human rights violations. This negative perception is not only unfair, but also evidences serious failures in the diplomatic and communication management of the State.
From this medium, we value the gesture of institutional unity, but we remember that the citizenry expects more than good intentions: it expects solutions. National sovereignty, citizen security, and respect for human rights should not compete with each other, but rather coexist under an integral strategy.
It's time to act. History will judge not only the photo of the meeting, but the decisions that emanate from it.
