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Angry protest shuts down Puntarenas-Paquera ferry

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Police work to put out a fire set by strikers today in Paquera.
(Courtesy MSP)

The popular Gulf of Nicoya car ferry connecting Puntarenas and Paquera — a major gateway for both tourists and locals between the mainland and Nicoya Peninsula  — was shut down Wednesday because of strikes and protests by people in Paquera demanding better roads.
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