Mario Pujols, executive vice president of the Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD), stated on 2026-05-15 that the industrial sector supports new measures to regulate goods transit to Haiti. ^[1] The DGA announced a new requirement for operators to request transit operations at least 24 hours in advance. ^[2] AIRD Executive Vice President Mario Pujols emphasized that coordination between Customs and other government institutions is essential to ensuring compliance with regulations and strengthening controls over cross-border operations. ^[3] The DGA's new measures include requiring transit operations to be requested at least 24 hours in advance and establishing a deadline for goods to leave for Haiti. ^[4] The industrial sector called for clear procedures, defined deadlines, and sanctions for violations to protect formal trade and prevent disruptions. ^[5] The AIRD called for permanent communication channels between authorities and the private sector to allow companies to anticipate procedural changes. ^[6]