The Haitian government appears to be playing a double game regarding the construction of the irrigation canal on the Massacre River and the resulting conflict with the Dominican Republic. While construction of the irrigation canal continues in Ouanaminthe, the contribution of the Haitian government to this project remains unclear. There are rumors on social media, but no official communication from the government on the matter.

Despite government press releases and statements from Prime Minister Ariel Henry and other officials expressing unwavering support for the canal construction, the reality is quite different. A few weeks ago, reports indicated a government delegation visited the site, with a technical mission to follow. However, there has been no official government communication since then regarding what has been done, what they plan to do, or any attempts made on-site.