Dominican Republic
In Photos: A Community in the Crosshairs of the Dominican Republic's Naturalization Law
In the eastern outskirts of Santo Domingo, is a community of mostly Haitian descent. Founded as a camp for Haitian sugar cane workers, it is now marred in poverty and neglect.
The Deadline for Citizenship: Dominican Deadlock (Dispatch 1)
VICE News was at the Santo Domingo Ministry of the Interior on what was the final day for thousands of Dominican Haitians to apply for citizenship, and avoid deportation.
Raw Coverage From the Dominican Republic
VICE News was live from Santo Domingo, where thousands are facing denaturalization and deportation.
In Photos: Anger Flares Over Tonight's Deportation Deadline in the Dominican Republic
Wednesday's 7pm deadline for Haitians to register and avoid deportation was moved to midnight, but that did little to dispel their frustration.
Dominican Republic Gives Haitians Until Midnight to Register or Face Deportation
Non-Haitian migrants were being ushered in line ahead of scores of waiting Haitians who were gathered at government offices ahead of a deadline to register — or face deportation to a country many barely know.
The Education Crisis Crippling Dominican Baseball Players
Over the last few decades, the Dominican Republic has changed the face of American baseball by churning out talented players whose humble beginnings have helped cultivate a unique passion for the game.
A Bristol Rave Was Nearly Ruined By Coffee Rust
Organisers of the world’s first coffee rave have had their supply of beans depleted due to “coffee rust,” a fungal disease destroying coffee plants in the Dominican Republic.
Meet Whitest Taino Alive, the Dominican Republic's Funniest Hip-Hop Trio
The Dominican hip-hop trio makes music for nerdy kids who grew up with merengue and a high-speed internet connection.
How a Suburban White Kid Came to Work at Vlad Guerrero's Dominican Academy
The story of a teenage autograph collector who befriended Vladimir Guerrero and wound up with a career in baseball.
Groovefest's 2015 Lineup Will Remind You Summertime Still Exists
Groovefest is shaping up nicely for their 2015 run in the Dominican Republic.
Haitians Accuse Dominican Police of Covering Up Motive for Lynching
Last week a Haitian man was found hanged in a public square with his hands and feet bound. But amid a growing outcry over anti-Haitian sentiment, police are dismissing the possibility of a hate crime.
VICE News Capsule - December 26, 2014
Dominican border security tightened to keep out fleeing Haitians, sick Indian villagers sue company that abandoned asbestos mine, and hundreds of world heritage sites are being damaged in ongoing war.