NewzOfficial data from the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Education (Minerd) indicates a substantial increase in the enrollment of Haitian students across the country. According to the figures, the student population grew by 716 percent, rising from 25,158 students during the 2007-2008 academic year to 205,369 in the 2024-2025 period.
The statistics have become a point of public debate involving political figures, specifically confronting Senator Omar Fernández. Furthermore, analysts note that the reported numbers encompass a broad range of educational institutions, capturing students enrolled in public schools, private colleges, and semi-official centers alike.
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