On Wednesday, 2 August 2017, the civic group called March Verde accused the government of trying to instill fear in the population and especially in members of their organization. In a press communiqué, the Marcha Verde lamented the death of a FALPO leader in San Francisco de Macoris as well as police aggression and the use of riot police against members of Los Cañeros in the National District. Marcha Verde calls for a full investigation into the incident in San Francisco de Macoris.
Specifically, the movement singled out the death of one of the principal leaders of the “Broad Front of Popular Struggle” (FALPO) in San Francisco de Macoris during a 48-hour public demonstration as a sign that the authorities are trying to intimidate people gathering to peacefully protest.
The Marcha Verde says there is no way to justify the tear gas attack against Los Cañeros since the movement is well known for years for expressing its opinions in an organized and pacific manner.
This Sunday, 6 August, there will be a march in the town of Nagua, the provincial capital of Maria Trinidad Sanchez province.
3 August 2017
