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July 7, 2016

Puerto Ricans Protest Proposal for Toxic Fumigations to Fight Zika
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And in Puerto Rico, hundreds of people gathered in Old San Juan in
opposition to a proposal for toxic aerial fumigations aimed at fighting
the Zika virus. The protest brought together activists,
environmentalists, farmers and students. Many were also protesting the
recently signed PROMESA bill, which will establish a federally appointed
control board with sweeping powers to run Puerto Rico's economy.
Activist Melissa Vargas spoke in front of an ongoing protest camp in
front of the U.S. federal court, where activists have been protesting
the PROMESA bill.

Bq. Melissa Vargas: "Really, all of this, every one of these particular
problems are tentacles of a grand monster, which is the government. And
basically, the government is not defending us, and is not representing
us. The government is not fulfilling its duty to protect its citizens."


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