Dominican Republic holds general elections amidst concerns over Haiti's crisis

The Dominican Republic is set to hold general elections on Sunday, with President Luis Abinader seeking reelection. According to various reports, if he receives over 50% of the vote, he will win another term without proceeding to a second round of voting. However, if no candidate reaches this threshold, a second round will be held on June 30. Abinader's popularity is attributed to his tough stance on migration from Haiti, which has been plagued by gang violence and humanitarian crisis. As the more prosperous Dominican Republic stands in contrast to its troubled neighbor, voters are weighing their options for addressing the fallout from this crisis. With up to eight million eligible voters participating, the election will decide which candidate is best suited to tackle this challenge.