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The government of Haiti on Saturday suspended the rise in fuel prices in agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), after intense days of demonstrations.
Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant reported the suspension of the measure until further notice through his Twitter account and recalled that "violence and democracy are incompatible concepts "
In turn, he urged the competent authorities to" take the necessary measures to guarantee life and property throughout the territory and to render justice to the victims "
Recalling that the violence and democracy are inconsistent incompatible, the Government announces the suspension of the month of adjustment of the price of petroleum products until further notice.
– Jack Guy Lafontant (@LafontantGuy) July 7, 2018
This Friday the government announced an increase in the rates of gasoline, oil and kerosene as part of an agreement adjustment measures signed in February with the IMF.
The measure involved a 38% increase in gasoline, 47% in diesel and 51% in kerosene.
Before the news, several Haitians went out to demonstrate against the streets of Port-au-Prince and the trade unions and social organizations called for a general strike on July 9 and 10 to reject the rise in prices
Reports indicate the security forces cracked down on the barricades set up by the protesters and protesters. local media reported at least three deaths during the day of demonstrations.
>> Protest in Haiti against increases imposed by the IMF
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