What political event is taking place in the city as Yoland drives to the hills?

Hunger march

Explanation:

Antojos is a story that takes place in The Dominican Republic and the United States (1956–1989 ).

When Yolanda returns home to the Dominican Republic, she sees the protesters who headed towards the capital for an event which is called a hunger march. A hunger march is a type of protest in which people rebel against poor conditions in their country (unemployment, poverty, etc.) People would usually go from areas with high unemployment to the capital of the country.

third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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