The “Fight for 15” has started a new cycle of protests in Haiti. After the February 16 protests, there were protests on February 23 (where police journalist Lazard Maximilien and wounded two other people) and on February 24. Though Henry’s government has offered a new minimum wage of 770 gourdes ($7.40), union leaders refuse to concede and are holding steadfast to their demand for 1500 gourdes. They continue to strike.

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