Dominican Woman Alleges Racial Discrimination by Immigration Agents at Maternity Hospital

A woman in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, has reported feeling discriminated against by immigration agents at the Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia Maternity Hospital. She claims that agents repeatedly asked for her ID, assuming she was not Dominican due to her skin color. "They've asked me for my ID twice," she said in the interview. "I told them they need to know who is a foreigner and who is Dominican." She also stated that new security protocols, implemented after the incident, have made visiting more difficult, including the confiscation of cell phones. The hospital's administration has not yet commented on the allegations. This incident highlights concerns about racial profiling and the potential for discriminatory practices within immigration procedures in the country. Further investigations are needed to fully understand the extent of the issue and determine the appropriate response.