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HAVANA, Nov. 26 (cubanet.sergipeconectado.com) - Milton
Melndez Reinaldo, secretary general
of the Union of Pedicab Drivers, was held
for 48 hours last week after being arrested
while transporting two Italian tourists.
The union leader was released after being
assessed a fine of 750 dollars, more than
twice the average monthly salary.
The arresting officers prevented the Italian
tourists from paying Melndez Reinaldo.
It is illegal to transport tourists in
pedicabs, which are reserved for the use
of local residents.
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