Former Haitian mayor Rosemila Petit-Frére transferred to Haitian police after detention in DR

Haitian citizen Rosemila Petit-Frére, former mayor of Arcahaie and owner of Radio Téle Monopole, was transferred to the Haitian National Police on Wednesday after Dominican authorities determined she faced no prosecution in the country.

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The handover took place at 5:00 p.m. at the Dajabón border, coordinated with Polifront personnel in Juana Méndez under existing cooperation agreements between the two countries.

Petit-Frére had arrived from Canada at Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata and was initially detained after intelligence indicated she carried over USD $10,000—exceeding international currency limits—and was allegedly linked to illicit activities in Haiti. During her detention, her belongings were inspected, and she was interviewed by Dominican and international security agencies.

Authorities emphasized that her rights, dignity, and personal integrity were respected throughout the process. The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) noted that the information collected posed no threat to national security but remains under review.

The action was carried out in accordance with Law 285-04 and reflects the DGM’s ongoing commitment to immigration control, public order, and national sovereignty.