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Police continue strike action over benefits as protests continue in Honduras
HONDURAS has descended into chaos after police continued strike action over benefits while protesters block roads in the capital.
Police have refused to leave their quarters unless they receive better compensation.
Tyres were set on fire and streets and roads barricaded across Tegucigalpa on the second day of a lorry drivers’ strike. The action has caused panic as people rush to buy fuel in fear of shortages.
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