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Strike paralyzes the north of the Dominican Republic

Strike paralyzes the north of the Dominican Republic
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November 14 |

A 24-hour strike, promoted by the coalition of Popular and Social Groups of the Cibao region, Dominican Republic, paralyzed this Monday the north of the country, where the call of local leaders is to stay at home and thus stop productive work in the region.

This strike has the objective of calling the attention of the Dominican Government to attend to the demands regarding the improvement of medical services, the construction of schools and the completion of public works, lowering the price of the basic food basket and fuels, as well as improving the country’s electricity service.

The spokesman of the popular coalition, Osvaldo Brito, declared that the support of the population for this strike has been “overwhelming” and that, in spite of the government’s intimidation, “we will continue with our demand”, he added.

Through local media, Brito called on the population “to continue supporting, staying at home, giving a clear message to the Government that it must change the economic policy which affects the great majority”. Last April this organization called a strike for the same causes.

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The social leader declared that the Dominican Police arrested several leaders of the organization in the hours prior to the regional strike. The Dominican media reported that most of the businesses are closed and that the city of Santiago de los Caballeros is militarized.

So far there are reports of burning of tires in sectors such as Los Ciruelitos, Licey Al Medio, Navarrete and other points of the region.

On the other hand, the president of the Dominican trade organization Detallistas Unidos, Ricardo Rosario, declared that he believes that “dialogue and collaboration are the key to solve the common problems affecting the population”, thus urging that the parties return to the negotiating table and work together “to find constructive solutions”.

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