Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader on Wednesday announced a limited agreement permitting the United States temporary access to restricted areas for refueling aircraft and moving equipment as Washington continues to expand its fight against drug trafficking in the Caribbean.
While flanked by U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth, Abinader outlined the agreement at San Isidro Air Base and Las Américas International Airport, underscoring its strategic and short-term nature.
The deal represents the first notable public pact with a Caribbean nation as the United States enhances operations against drug-smuggling boats coming from Venezuela.
Hegseth met with Abinader and Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, and painted the Dominican Republic as a regional leader….
Dominican Republic Permits US Limited Access to Bases in War Against Drug Trafficking
