Latest news from an acquaintance who works in the main government buildings (Palacio de Governu) is that windows have been smashed and cars set on fire in the carpark. I don’t know the number of cars involved but my contact thinks around 3 or 4. This news came from a colleague who told my contact to avoid going back to work after lunch.<\/p>\n
Having smashed windows and torched cars, there was no suggestion of entering the building or stealing anything.<\/p>\n
However, other reports suggest that one of the supermarkets used frequently by foreigners (the Lita supermarket) has closed following trouble and there is a suggestion of looting or at least fear of looting.<\/p>\n
At the moment, I am not moving but I may go for a little reccy in an hour or so. At 4pm, there is meant to be some form of deadline, so I shall wait until then. <\/p>\n
The mobile phone network remains fully clogged up most of the time. The streets are quiet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Latest news from an acquaintance who works in the main government buildings (Palacio de Governu) is that windows have been smashed and cars set on fire in the carpark. I don’t know the number of cars involved but my contact … Continue reading