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Over 7,000 Mexican farmers are protesting in Baja California for better wages to escape poverty. The protest precedes a meeting with federal officials to address a labor conflict ongoing for over a month. Previously, some workers received a 15% wage increase, which they find inadequate. The workers demand their daily wage be increased from under $8 to $13. The government estimates over two million Mexican laborers live in near-slavery conditions, earning between $4 and $7 daily without contracts or social benefits, despite working up to 10 hours a day.

What is the main reason for the march of over 7,000 Mexican farm workers in Baja California?

• To request improved housing conditions

• To protest against environmental issues

• To demand better working hours

• To seek higher wages to escape poverty

What was the percentage increase in wages that some workers received after a previous protest?

• 15%

• 25%

• 10%

• 20%

What is the new daily wage that the farm workers are demanding?

• $12

• $10

• $13

• $11

How many farm workers does the government estimate are living in semi-slavery conditions in Mexico?

• Two million

• Four million

• One million

• Three million

What is the average daily wage range for farm workers in Mexico, according to the government?

• $2 to $5

• $4 to $7

• $5 to $8

• $3 to $6