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Significance
The 7.2-magnitude earthquake caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. The disaster comes amid political turmoil, following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise last month, and threatens to compound pre-existing socioeconomic challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, surging crime rates, and fuel shortages in some areas.
Impacts
The Dominican Republic is sending aid, but will also increase security along its border to prevent increased migration.
Gangs will seek to extort humanitarian groups or siphon off relief supplies to sell on the black market.
Henry’s increased reliance on external assistance could affect trust in his administration, especially if elections are delayed too long.
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