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11:27, June 04, 2008 |
Truck drivers in five departments of Bolivia began a 48-hour strike early Tuesday in protest against the government's modification of cargo transportation taxes, according to news reaching here from La Paz.
The drivers' demands include the restoration of the original tax system, the resignation of Finance Minister Luis Arce and the dismissal of Patricia Ballivian, president of the Bolivian Highways Administration.
A truck drivers' union leader criticized recent government measures as being the source of social conflict.
The drivers have threatened more strikes and indefinite blockades if the government fails to meet their demands.
Source:Xinhua
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