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08-21-2008, 04:00 PM
Citizens in communities nationwide are now taking to the streets to protest the extended blackouts. Officials have yet to provide answers for the blackouts, adding to the frustration of many. Listin Diario writes that two people were hurt and 5 arrested after protests in Dajabon. Citizens also burned tires and impeded traffic. Members of the Cachiman neighborhood of Villa Mella protested in the streets arguing they haven't had power in seven days. Protests were also reported in El Ejido, Yaguita, Bermudez and Los Ciruelitos. Residents in these neighborhoods are complaining of 20 and 24-hour blackouts. El Caribe cites the CDEEE webpage that explained the demand was at 1,810 MW but only 1,434 MW were generated, for a 376 MW deficit. The decline in generation is attributed to low fuel levels at the generators and the announced cease of operation at the San Felipe generator for maintenance purposes.
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