Transport strike in the east

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Transporters in the eastern region protested today by not taking on passengers. Only buses transferring passengers to and from Punta Cana International Airport operated as usual, as reported in Listin Diario. While the strike caused major inconveniences for those who work in the area, protests have been peaceful. The unions seek to put pressure on the government to speed up works to improve the highway linking Higuey to Punta Cana resorts. They also demand the resumption of construction works on the Tourist Boulevard, the repair of the highway from La Romana International Airport to Bayahibe and Casa de Campo, and repairs to the Miches-El Seibo, Sabana de la Mar-Hato Mayor-San Pedro-La Romana highways.

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