Some things just don't change...
My summer home is still boiling in tension. I remember posting one week before I left for Oaxaca about the conflict between the teachers and the state government. And it looks like neither side is letting down yet.
It reminds me of one of those hostage movies where the police are confused because if they give the kidnapper what he wants, every criminal in the city would start kidnapping people and if they try to raid him, he would kill someone. But it always ends up okay by the end in the movie. Perhaps we need Samuel L. Jackson, "The Negotiator," to fly into Oaxaca and save the day.
There has also been some social unrest in Chile as well. Students there have made demands to the government for more benefits. It's an amazing feat of mobilization. But it's sad that a few idiots have spurred violence in an otherwise peaceful movement.
Legitimate social movements being taken over by radicals and fools...that's the news this time.
It reminds me of one of those hostage movies where the police are confused because if they give the kidnapper what he wants, every criminal in the city would start kidnapping people and if they try to raid him, he would kill someone. But it always ends up okay by the end in the movie. Perhaps we need Samuel L. Jackson, "The Negotiator," to fly into Oaxaca and save the day.
There has also been some social unrest in Chile as well. Students there have made demands to the government for more benefits. It's an amazing feat of mobilization. But it's sad that a few idiots have spurred violence in an otherwise peaceful movement. Legitimate social movements being taken over by radicals and fools...that's the news this time.
!!! can't wait to welcome you into this crazy place we like to call Santiago. So far here's a few things we're doing once you get here (I've already decided): sampling a terremoto, eating at the empanada place down the street from me, and...going to the Plaza de Armas (bc I still haven't been). And just generally exploring the city. Ready, set, go!
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Megan |
22:19
Feliz Viaje, Apoorva! I am looking forward to reading all about your adventures in Chile. Say Hi to Anne for me!!
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10:46
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