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Dominican Government to Build 14.5 Kilometers of Border Fence in Jimaní

From Diario Libre · () Spanish

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  • The Dominican government announced construction of 14.5 kilometers of additional border fencing in Jimaní, Independencia province.
  • The project, carried out by the Ministry of Defense, will include six watchtowers, 35 culverts and patrol roads on both sides of the structure.
  • The fence will stand 13 feet high and forms part of President Luis Abinader’s policies on sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The Dominican government has announced the start of construction on 14.5 kilometers of border fence in Jimaní, in Independencia province.

The project represents the second phase of the perimeter fence and aims to strengthen border security while expanding the state’s ability to protect national territory.

The Ministry of Defense will carry out the work as part of policies promoted by President Luis Abinader to reinforce sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The new section will share the features of stretches already built. It will include six watchtowers, 35 culverts and a total height of 13 feet. Patrol roads, with a combined width of seven meters, will run along both sides of the structure.

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Originally published by Diario Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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