sorry, I'm not cutting this, people are getting killed uncomfortably close to me

[khalinche]

There were violent clashes in Cochabamba today between urban supporters of the governer and peasant protesters who have been campaigning for his resignation for the last week. Following Monday's events, in which peasant marchers stormed the central plaza and torched the gubernatorial palace, urban resident have organised counter-marches demanding

Comments

[sabotabby]

Oh, stay safe. It's awful-and seems awfully familiar-to read about this.

It sounds like the guy really does deserve to have his mansion burned down, incidentally, although that would probably make it worse for the peasants.

[kensson]

Please stay safe.

(hugs)

[ewtikins]

Glad you're okay so far. Keep your head on and don't take any stupid risks. That's about all anyone can do.

Also, if you know meditation or breathing-based relaxation techniques, this might be a good time to use them (when you're somewhere that it's safe to do so).

[kahala]

Scary.

Hope you stay okay, and thank you for writing about this - I'm learning so much from what you're saying, though that's little consolation when you're in the middle of it.

[bluedevi]

I second this. It means a lot to have an inside perspective on what's happening - stuff I'd never have heard otherwise. Take care.

[rachel_anne]

Be safe, take care, and a big hug.