Falpo's request for a 48-hour strike is in response to the Dominican Republic's economic crisis, which is characterized by rising gasoline and food costs.

The Broad Front of Popular Struggle (Falpo) reaffirmed its demand for a strike on March 1 and 2 in the municipality of San Francisco de Macoris, located in the Dominican Republic's northeast. The request for a municipal strike comes in response to the republic's rising cost of living.

Falpo highlighted that the 48-hour strike is being held in protest of the country's economic crisis, which includes increases in the family basket and gasoline costs, among other things that are harming its population and the most disadvantaged.

"The aim is to tell the authorities that the country is falling apart under their indifferent gaze and the call for a municipal strike for 1 and 2 March is maintained," said Falpo spokesman Raúl Monegro.

Protesters have taken out public protests in recent days, including the burning of tires in the streets, among other measures.

In a tweet, the popular organization urged that President Luis Abinader's administration listen to the interests of the people.

Falpo denounces that within the 18 months in the presidency, Abinader has received loans for 20 million dollars, but neither works nor solutions have been set in motion.

The Dominican Minister of the Interior and Police, Jesús Vásquez, alleged on Friday that the protests in San Francisco de Macorís are financed by important opposition figures and that they are not seeking social demands.