NewsWhore
07-04-2007, 06:50 PM
In the light of the recent public disturbances in Pedro Brand that blocked off traffic between Santo Domingo and the north of the country, and faced with further disturbances in Santiago and parts of Santo Domingo, Armed Forces Minister RamUn Aquino GarcIa told reporters that the Armed Forces would back the National Police in enforcing the peace. He said, "all who break the law will have to face the Armed forces."
Police chief Bernardo Santana Paez walked part of the Duarte Highway where demonstrators were protesting the lack of water and electricity in Pedro Brand. The chief talked with demonstrators and helped calm the atmosphere. Santo Domingo Water Authority (CAASD) director Richard MartInez promised to send water trucks to the area, and complained that the recent drought had reduced the water available for distribution. The CAASD has 80 tank trucks under contract for this service, at a cost of RD$2500 per day.
With a call for a national work stoppage on 9 July, both the police and the armed forces are on alert. Protesters are demanding that the government focus on the basic needs of the population, and mini projects that would make life more bearable, rather than focusing all attention on mega projects such as the metro.
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Police chief Bernardo Santana Paez walked part of the Duarte Highway where demonstrators were protesting the lack of water and electricity in Pedro Brand. The chief talked with demonstrators and helped calm the atmosphere. Santo Domingo Water Authority (CAASD) director Richard MartInez promised to send water trucks to the area, and complained that the recent drought had reduced the water available for distribution. The CAASD has 80 tank trucks under contract for this service, at a cost of RD$2500 per day.
With a call for a national work stoppage on 9 July, both the police and the armed forces are on alert. Protesters are demanding that the government focus on the basic needs of the population, and mini projects that would make life more bearable, rather than focusing all attention on mega projects such as the metro.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#7)