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Local October 3, 2012 | 3:37 pm
Police block Barrick mine entrance as protests continue
COTUI, Dominican Republic.- Police remain deployed at the entrance of the mining company Barrick Pueblo Viejo, to block access to the group of marchers who demand the revision of the exploitation contract with the Dominican Government, the allocation of 5% of the profits for the community and more jobs.
The protesters conducted a peaceful march, but backed up traffic on the Mella road for... Read more
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