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Protest shuts down ferry rides between Puerto Rico and Vieques, snarling travel plans
- A protest over a ferry rate increase caused the Puerto Rican government to cancel ferry rides between Puerto Rico and Vieques on Wednesday.
- The protest occurred during a time of increased visitors to Puerto Rico, especially around Holy Week when nearby islands are popular destinations.
- Police reported that about 12 trucks were blocking the ferry terminal in Vieques to stop the boats as part of the protest.
- Officials raised ferry fares from $2 to $11.25 for non-residents of Vieques, leading to public outcry and ongoing protests.
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Protest shuts down ferry rides between Puerto Rico and Vieques, snarling travel plans
A protest over a rate increase has forced Puerto Rico’s government to cancel ferry rides between the U.S. territory and the tiny island of Vieques that is popular with tourists.
A demonstration is reported at the Ferris terminal in Vieques, where approximately 12 trucks block the passage.
Residents of the island municipality protest to demand that the increase in the tickets only apply to foreigners
The director of the Integrated Transport Authority (ATI), Josué Menéndez, clarified this Wednesday that the company HMS Ferries, has not cancelled the trips to and from Vieques, despite a protest that takes place at the ferry terminal. According to Menéndez, the private operator has continued to provide the service but in a interrupted way. “They are trying to give all the services, but nothing is canceled. The operator simply continues, carries…
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