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Puerto Rico governor threatens protestors with terrorism charges
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| Published on Thursday, October 15, 2009 | Email To Friend Print Version
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- As Puerto Rico struggles with a 17 percent unemployment rate, Republican Governor Luis Fortuno is pushing forward with his plan to lay off more than 17,000 state government employees. The Governor has targeted government employees who provide critical public services to children, seniors and the poor.
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| Governor Luis Fortuno |
Since the Governor announced the cuts, thousands of workers and citizens have engaged in spontaneous acts of civil disobedience.
On Thursday, thousands of Puerto Rican workers, faith leaders, students and citizens are expected to meet in Hato Ray to peacefully protest the planned cuts in essential public services.
Governor Fortuno has threatened to charge citizens with "terrorism" if they take part in the planned march. | | | | Reads : 886 | | | |
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