Combi Strike
SUMMARY: The combis struck in Arequipa. I talk about strikes in Peru.
The combi employees went on strike last week. The government (again) tried to mandate that all public combis be less than 25 years old. This caused enough outrage among combi operators that they organized a strike. There were almost no combis on the road. I think the combi workers own their buses, but the companies own the route while taking a percentage from operators, and maybe even selling them the combis. This would explain why the rank and file combi drivers and attendants care about this new law – because they don’t want to buy new combis. … Read more
News Roundup – Nov 12, 2008
SUMMARIZED NEWS STORIES FROM PERU WITH LINKS:
Peru ‘to sue Yale for Inca items’
Peru offers Obama hairless dog
In Peru, a Rebellion Reborn
Naked model faces jail for offending Peru
Magnitude 6 quake strikes southern Peru
Reports: Police hurt, held hostage amid Peru protests
Years after slaughter, Peru opens giant burial pit
Fitch Upgrades Peru to Investment Grade
APEC finance ministers coordinate crisis responses
Básquet, Language, and Civil Unrest in Peru
SUMMARY: I talk about my basketball team, about my improving Spanish, and describe the protest / civil unrest dimension of Peru.
Basquet
My basketball team played our first game last Wednesday night. I played about 15 of the 40 minute game. In my 15 minutes, I had 2 points, several rebounds, a few blocks, and 3 fouls. The refs here call MUCH closer than in the States. Or maybe they’re picking on me because I’m a gringo playing a little rougher than the Peruvian style. … Read more
