Yesterday 6 December 2017, a 24-hour strike began in El Seibo with a lottery booth set on fire, businesses closed, tires burned and demonstrators taking to the streets. The residents are calling for public works to be carried out and more attention from the government, in general. In addition there was no transport and the business sector was only working partially. The strike is due to end on Friday at 6 am.
The burning of Alfredo Sport took place early in the morning before the strike began, after the owner of the business said he did not agree with the strike. The vandalism was carried out by an unidentified man wearing a hoodie.
Tires were burned in the neighborhoods of Los Cajuiles, Villa Guerrero and Capotillo. The strike was called by the Committee for a Better El Seibo, who called for roads to be repaired, the moving of the General Pedro Santana jail, a sewage plant and the completion of the public hospital.
There was a heavy police presence on bridges and in public areas to prevent incidents but there were reports of standoffs between police officers and young people.
In addition, there were no bus services to Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macorís, Hato Mayor, Higüey, Miches and La Romana.
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Listin Diario
7 December 2017
