NewsWhore
04-14-2008, 01:30 PM
Even though last week's Dajabon border market days went ahead without incident, fewer people were in attendance. According to Diario Libre, the number of Haitian traders and buyers was considerably reduced due to fears of disturbances in their own communities provoked by the higher prices for basic foodstuffs. Many also cited the lack of security and fear of being robbed of the new purchases as deterrents for crossing the border. The Haitian town of Ouanaminthe (Juana Mendez) was the scene of violent protests last week. However, the newspaper also reported that most traders at Friday's market had sold out by the end of the day due to the high demand for products from locals.
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