The government has reduced the price of unleaded gasoline RD$25 in the past five weeks, but Broad Front of Popular Struggles (Falpo) and the named National Strike Coordinator insist on calling for a 24-hour national strike on Tuesday, 27 November.
Israel Ramirez, the FALPO spokesperson, said the strike is called also to protest against government corruption, low salaries, impunity for corrupt officials, and the high cost of living.
The strike will affect the National District. The largest trucker association, Fenatrado and other organizations, said they are supporting the work stoppage.
Despite the weekly drops in fuel prices, Ramírez claimed last week: “We are issuing a call to the government so that they desist from the continued increases in the price of fuel and its derivatives. Also, we are protesting against the high cost of basic items.”
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El Dia
19 November 2018
