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May 30, 2019

Honduran Protesters Mobilize Against Privatization Plans
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In Honduras, tens of thousands of protesters joined striking educators
in the streets of the capital Tegucigalpa and other major cities in
recent days, protesting plans by President Juan Orlando Hernández's
government to privatize healthcare, pensions and education. The reforms
would also expedite budget cuts and ignite mass layoffs. The government
said Tuesday it would enforce sanctions and criminal charges against
teachers and medical personnel involved in any of the demonstrations.
Dozens of protesters were injured Monday as roadblocks and other
mobilizations throughout the country were met with tear gas and violent
repression from the Honduran police and military.


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