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Caribbean & Central America - July 2007 (ISSN 1741-4458)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: General strike for better services
On 9 July the Foro Social Alternativo, FAS, strike committee described their actions as a "success" following a days general strike supported "militantly" by 90% of the population. Spokesman Víctor Gerónimo warned that the forum would continue its protests if the government does not accede to its demands. The FAS will decide its course of action in an assembly scheduled for 28 July.
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