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SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo, Bautista, 37, Belizean Lands 8903BAC valued at $2, 700. side window. November 27, 2009: , reported that on Other reported stolen property No arrest has been made as San Ignacio are this Saturday, November 7, 2009 includes 1 Dell laptop, 1 DVD investigation continues. week reporting two burglaries between the hours of 1:30 and player, 1 stereo speaker, 2 In the second incident, Mark of the residences of two public 3:30 a.m., his house situated on Cellular telephones and 3 Gold Alvarez, 46, Belizean, Driver, officers, one in San Ignacio Bullet Tree Road in San Ignacio chains all for a total valued of Immigration Department, West- Town and the other in Santa Town was burglarized. Stolen $7, 970. ern Boarder Station, reported Elena, resulting in the theft of therefrom was Bautista’s Investigations revealed that that sometime between 7:30 a.m. two guns and other items. licensed chrome Walter Brand entry was gained by the removal on Monday, November 23 In the first instance, Gustavo 380 pistol bearing serial number of three wooden louvers from a and 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24, his house, located in the Trapiche Area of Santa SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo Elena Town, was burglarized. District, Wednesday, Novem- Reported stolen was his licensed ber 25, 2009: black, 9mm, CZ brand pistol While undesirable occurrences bearing serial number A025765 often dominate the media valued at $3,000 along with an spotlight, all is not lost as there empty magazine. are others who, without much Alvarez reported that upon fanfare, are expending their arriving home on Tuesday he energies in making a positive observed cement fragments from difference within the commu- the front wall of his house. He nity. This weekend we came noted that entry was gained by upon two such groups. means of prying the front door. At the Santa Rita Cemetery in The only reported item stolen San Ignacio Town we met a was the gun from inside the group of students from Sacred bedroom. Heart College painting the pe- Again no arrest has been made rimeter fence. as the investigation continues. The group of 37 students from Police are asking anyone with Sacred Heart College students at work 2F along with their homeroom information which could lead to teachers, Mr. Alvin Medina and Teacher Alvin Medina much needed facelift. the recovery of these firearms, Ms. Catherine Wade took on informed that as part of the Mr. Medina additionally and the arrest of the those the task as a community service school’s program, each class is informed that 10 gallons of paint responsible for these burglaries project. They were having required to undertake a commu- were donated by Mayor John to call the nearest police station fun while making a positive nity project and his class chose August and the Town Council or Crime Stoppers at 0-800-922- contribution to the community. to give the cemetery fence a Please Turn To Page 15 8477. Offering Clean, Comfortabe and Secure Accommodations along with Full Service Restaurant/Bar, Swimming Pool, Conference Facilities & Excellent Venue for Weddings, Parties & other Social Events. Our Restaurant is open every day, except Wednesdays, from 7am - 10 pm

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Perseverance on the part of Crime Stoppers is eventually paying off In and of itself, a loaded gun is a dangerous instrument. In the wrong hands that gun becomes doubly dangerous, often times even deadly. The value of success, through perseverance, was instilled in many of us from a very early age. Many of us might still recall the verse from the perseverance poem which encouraged us to “Try and try again, you will succeed at last”. Crime Stoppers has been trying and trying for many years and by all indications it looks like they are succeeding at last. One area of this success is obviously the removal of illegal guns off the streets and out of the hands of persons with criminal intent. There are increasing instances when we hear on the news that: Acting upon information received police visited such and such location (usually an open/vacant lot) where they found a loaded gun. No arrest was made as there was no one in the area. We said it, not in so many words, a few weeks ago but for some reason we are getting the feeling that the time has come for us to say it in as many words as is needed to get the message across. Given Crime Stoppers’ current rate of success in getting illegal guns off the streets, the long arm of the law WILL We are located off Joseph Andrews Drive in San Ignacio Town. eventually grab those persons who insist on keeping illegal Call us at 824-2076 or 662-4842 E-mail: [email protected] firearms. Citizens Still Seeking DOE and BECOL There are those wise persons who, in the current absence of a cash-for-guns program, are increasingly ridding themselves of To Abide By The Law - Save Our River sure jail sentences by calling into Crime Stoppers the location BY: George & Candy Gonzalez admits they have not done this. of the illegal gun they once held and in the process they SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo, BECOL and DOE say they have an Emergency Warning System in collect a reward. November 27, 2009: Since June 2009, there has been place with a communication system Then there are those who are looking for illegal guns so that even greater concerns about the to notify people of a dam break and they can call in to Crime Stoppers to collect the reward. quality of the Macal River waters it will be operating very soon. This There is the recent case where an illegal gun was sold. The and about how safe people are who is the same system that was to be buyer stashed the gun in his car for the return trip. The seller live downstream of the dams. completed before Chalillo went called in the report to Crime Stoppers and before the buyer Today most people do not feel we online, 4 years ago. Since BELPO filed the Applica- could return home with the gun, the police met him on the way have gotten any believable answers from the authorities regarding the tion, in late September, many of us with the gun. The seller received payment for the gun and an public’s health and safety. Is it safe started seeing signs in various additional bonus from Crime Stoppers and the buyer is in jail. to drink the water? Is it safe to use places with an arrow and the words Then there is the other case where the illegal gun holder told the river? What do we do in case “Flood Route”. BECOL says they one too many acquaintances about his illegal “treasure” and of a dam break? Is it safe to eat the will have meetings but all we have within a few hours the police were knocking at his door and fish from the river? seen are signs and no explanations. Join us at 9:00am on Wednesday, without much difficulty went directly to the spot, in the house, Institute of Environmental Law and Policy (BELPO} acting on December 2, in the Supreme Court, where the gun was stashed. The acquaintance received the behalf of people and communities , to hear arguments reward and the gunman is in jail. downstream of the dams agree that concerning compliance and To illegal gun holders we say, the choice is entirely yours: these questions remain unanswered. non-compliance with the Court’s You can hold on to the gun until such time that the long arm of BELPO filed an application for en- orders on the enforcement of the the law grabs you and you go to jail or you can direct Crime forcement of the Court judgment of Environmental Compliance Plan. Stoppers to the location of the gun and collect the reward. 2008 saying the Department of the Environment (DOE) and Belize Beyond any shadow of a doubt, it is neither safe to buy nor to Electric Company Ltd. (BECOL) keep an illegal gun. have not fully complied with the “The Newspaper that cares and Perseverance on the part of Crime Stoppers is eventually decision of the Supreme Court dares to bring out the truth” paying off and the sure product is the saving of lives as the (June 30, 2008) which calls for the 42A Western Highway, Santa Elena, effort continues to make Belize a safer place for all of us. DOE to monitor and enforce the Cayo, Belize, Central America Environmental Compliance Plan Tel: 626-8822 or 626- 3788 (ECP) for the Macal River [email protected] Upstream Storage Facility Publisher: Alberto August (MRUSF), commonly known as the Editor: Nyani Azueta-August Chalillo Dam Circulation: Errol Gonzalez Visit us online at : 00 The Court also ordered that a test, belizenorth.com/thestar.htm known as the taxa richness survey, belizenews.com/thestar be done that gives a good star.belizeanlife.com indication of water quality. BECOL http://easebelize.com/

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Workers among many others. must be mindful of the great On a daily basis police officers work police officers do. They listen and records all the tragic often put their lives in danger in A Policeman’s View incidents within the community. the line of fire and despair. Even Dear Editor, protecting? As they absorbed these traumatic though there are a few who It sometime seems like cops in There are also those who have tales, they long for a release are indeed untrue. the are even gone to the extent of which today we see in the form I hope that people at the very deem to destruction as each day suffering amnesia during court of the ideology of the CURSE. top can see the need for they are ridiculed instead of trials. May I suggest that education professional training, welfare being praised and honored for Remember however that we is the magic spell to end this and a little love and respect for their bravery and heroism. are just men and women from curse. the heroes that police offiers Perhaps this has come about different walks of life with All officers should be truly are. from a curse, or could it be similar temptations just like equipped at the very beginning Sincerely Yours, simply because of the lack of anyone else. to meet the challenges and the PC Omar Rodriguez professional training at the Each day officers leave their many obstacle they are bound to (Police Advocate) inception and throughout the homes with the hope for a safe face. policing career. return but sometimes this is not In the line of training, I think This curse has too long the case as many are faced with that interpersonal skills is a must, plagued the chosen men and deadly encounters, humiliation followed by psychology and women of the department. Could and degrading experiences. ethical behavior that defines a this be the reason why some Police officers play many career that must be praised and Police personnel have given in roles. They are sometimes honored for the well being of our to corruption and brutalizing expected to be psychiatrists, nation. the people they should be psychologists and even Social In concluding I say that we Bi-monthly Diabetic and Hypertensive Clinics Dear Editor; A health educational session interested persons are also Please allow us a space in your will be held by a nutritionist on welcome. newspaper to publish this the 4th December at 9 a.m. For more information please announcement from the Diabetic All diabetics and supporters contact us at the San Ignacio Association San Ignacio Branch: are asked to take advantage of Poly Clinic on the Bullet Tree We AMS To Please The San Ignacio Poly Clinic this service being offered. Road where we will be happy to is having bi-monthly diabetic Newly diagnosed diabetics answer your questions. and hypertensive clinics. and hypertensive along with all Sharrie Ciego

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PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Sunday, November 29, 2009 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Page 5 Tree. Guided tours of the resort were provided BY: Cynthia Reece by the staff. Music was provided by the SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo, Society volunteers. November 27, 2009: Dining tables were scattered across The San Ignacio Humane the large deck with the lovely flowing Society sponsored a successful fountain and pool, huge entrance hall and fundraising event at Mahogany lounge with a fireplace. The variety of Hall Boutique Resort in Bullet guests and conversation was a delight Tree Falls on Saturday evening, throughout the evening extra servings were November 21. packaged for guests to take home. Members of the Society and The next Humane Society event will be the public were invited to a held Saturday, December 5, at Erva’s pre-Thanksgiving dinner on the Restaurant on West Street, San Ignacio, at banks of the Mopan River at 1 pm. This will be a General Meeting for Paslow Falls for a donation of all members and elections will be held for $50 a plate. a new slate of officers to manage the The event was to raise funds affairs of the Society for the coming year. to support spay and neuter The public is invited to attend and join. clinics for dogs and cats and to Membership is only $20 per person. sustain the recently established The San Ignacio Humane Society extends Donna Hill Animal Adoption a heartfelt Thank You to all those persons Center. (L-R) Guests of Honor Dr. Edwardo Tesecum and who attended last Saturday’s event and Veterinary Drs. Isabelle Dr. Isabelle Paquet-Durand assisted in making it the success it was. Paquet-Durand and Edwardo opened, high end resort on the Paslow Falls Road in Bullet Thank you so very much. Tesecum were honored guests for the event as the Soiety showed its appreciation for all the work they do to support the efforts to reduce unwanted and mistreated animals in the Twin Town area and surrounding villages. Dr. Tesecum has started a clinic for spay and neutering, every third Saturday of the month, with discounts on the fees, at his office on Joseph Andrews Drive in San Ignacio, next to Sacred Heart College. Dr. Isabelle is a well known wildlife vet, who has recently initiated the Wildlife Conserva- tion Network in Belize. Both Dr Tesecum and Dr Isabelle teach through Galen University’s Summer Intensive Field Courses, which do free vet clinics during the summer months, supporting the Society’s efforts to reach out to the community. The wonderful Thanksgiving fair was prepared by the Humane Society Board members and their families. Turkey, ham, dressing, all the “fixings” and pies were served to the guests by the Junior mdmbers of the Humane Soci- ety volunteers. Funds were also raised through donations and a cash bar at the beautifully decorated resort. People attended the fundraiser to show their support for the efforts that the Humane Society is making in the community; some came for the food and many attended to get firsthand apperciation of the newly

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LIBRA: September 22 to October 23 To the world outside, it seems like you have everything going for you. However, within you, there is a restlessness that plagues you even as you go about your ARIES: March 22 to April 20 everyday affairs. Love and support from people around The week continues on a good note and you are likely to you will bring comfort. Take one day at a time. Lucky carry out your assigned tasks with a certain calmness. Long Numbers:25, 33, 74. distance travel could be on cards. You can bank on trusted friends for support. Use tact to wrangle out of volatile SCORPIO: October 24 to November 21 situations. Lucky Numbers:02, 38, 71. There may be a lot saddled on your shoulders but you are likely to enjoy it. There will be a boost in your level TAURUS: April 21 to May 21 of self-confidence as many people seek advice on how The focus is on improving your public image — how to deal with the issues they confront. It helps you look people view you in your capacities and along with that at your own difficulties in a better manner. Lucky your role as a family person. The efforts that you put in Numbers:08, 65, 88. are genuine. Be realistic about finances. Do not let unnecessary optimism cloud your judgment. Lucky SAGITTARIUS: Numbers:07, 12, 89. November 22 to December 21 There will be a lot of teamwork and community activity. GEMINI: May 22 to June 21 If there have been differences with associates, keeping You may now have the sudden desire to put everything communication channels open will lead to a healthy in order, as far as work and family life are concerned. You resolution of problems. Take care of your health. Travel may also accept your weaknesses and realise how they to places nearby is foreseen. Lucky Numbers:05, 30, 98. have damaged your own interests. Remember that it cannot be all reversed in a day and over-expectations CAPRICORN: December 22 to January 20 from oneself lead to disillusionment. Lucky Numbers: It could be a difficult week to deal with. You may be 09, 22, 60. affected by a sudden bout of ill-health and as a consequence, you may falter on a professional CANCER: June 22 to July 23 commitment. You should also brace up against soaring It’s a busy time for you and you could well be playing the expenses. Talks of matrimony/ partnership are likely to role of an organiser on most fronts. While at work, it could be fruitful. Lucky Numbers:14, 24, 93. be working out terms for a contract or working out a settlement. In your personal capacity, you may have to AQUARIUS: January 21 to February 19 step in as a helping hand for a family event. Conserve There will be quite a bit of pressure at work. Increased your energy. Lucky Numbers: 06, 45, 96. expenses and future commitments bother you. Most efforts will be directed towards generating more LEO: July 24 to August 21 disposable income. You should be careful about where You continue to make significant gains professionally. you invest. There is a likelihood of change of profession There is also the good fortune that continues in terms of or relocation because of job change. Lucky Numbers:20, the helpful people around you. Deals will come through 37, 78. smoothly, but you will need to work on your relationships. In case you remain much too self-absorped, it could spell PISCES: February 20 to March 21 a reversal in fortunes. Lucky Numbers:04, 57, 82. There will be success gained in endeavours that you launched some time ago. This encouragement leads to VIRGO: August 22 to September 21 affect more changes towards a better you. There will be This week spells a time of inspiration when you will be adequate support from your loved ones. In case of an very charged. You will be driven by long term gains and overwhelming emotional episode, do not let it cloud these may not be entirely materialistic in nature. Make your source of joy. Lucky Numbers:16, 63, 79. the best use of this time as the efforts you put in will impact your future. There will be personal challenges that you set for yourself. Lucky Numbers:18, 27, 90.

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PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Page 8 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, November 29, 2009 Mind Over Matta A retired businessman was on a me!” photo safari in the Cockscomb Meanwhile, a spider monkey who A Natural Occurrence Jaguar Preserve along with his had been watching the whole scene aged potlicker dog. from a nearby tree figures he can A 55-year-old man who was born be running in the fifth race at the The dog started chasing butter- put this knowledge to good use and on the 5th day of the 5th month. local track that evening. flies and before long it strayed from trade it for protection from the He has been married for 5 years. Excitedly, the man pulls out its owner. Wondering about in the jaguar. So off the monkey goes, but He 5 children and live at #5-5th $5,000 from his savings and goes jungle, the dog notices a jaguar the old dog sees him heading after street. to the race track. He bets the whole heading rapidly in his direction the jaguar with great speed. The One day his friend calls to tell 5 G’s on Lucky 5 to win. Sure with the intention of having him dog figures that something must be him that a horse named Lucky 5 will enough, Lucky 5 comes in fifth. for lunch. up and so he follows from a safe The old potlicker says, “Oh, oh! distance. The monkey soon catches Faith Works Wonders I’m in trouble now!” Noticing up with the jaguar, spills the beans Granny Gloria is well known for placing it at her door. some bones on the ground close by, and strikes a deal for himself with her unshakable faith in the Almighty Early the next morning, Granny he immediately settles down to the jaguar. and for her vocal proclamation of Gloria opened the door, stepped chew on the bones with his back to The young jaguar is furious at her faith. on the porch, and on seeing the the approaching jaguar. Just as the being made a fool of and says, She would routinely go out on large bag of groceries at her feet, jaguar was about to leap, the old “Here, monkey, hop on my back. the front porch of her house in Santa she raised her hands to the sky and dog exclaims loudly, “Boy, that I want you to see what’s going to Familia Village and proudly shout, shouted, "Praise the Lord!" was one delicious jaguar! I happen to that conniving old "Praise the Lord!" Mr. Dennis stepped out from wonder if there are any more of dog!” Mr. Dennis, the next door behind a tree and said, "I am the them around here” The dog was rushing back in neighbor would shout back, "There one who brought those groceries, Hearing this, the young jaguar search of a safe haven when he sees ain't no Lord!" there ain't no Lord." halts his attack in mid-strike, a look the jaguar coming with the monkey Realizing that Granny Gloria was Granny Gloria raised her eyes to of terror comes over him and he on his back and he says to himself, poor and in need, Mr. Dennis the heavens and replied, "Lord, slinks away into the trees. “What am I going to do now?” decided to prove his point by you not only sent me food but “Whew!” says the jaguar, “That He halts and decides to take this one buying a large bag of groceries and you made the devil pay for it." was close! That old dog nearly had like a man. He sits down with his back to the approaching attackers, pretending he hasn’t seen them yet, and just when they got close enough to hear, the old dog says. Notice is hereby be given that under the Notice is hereby be given that under the Notice is hereby be given that under the “Where’s that darn monkey? I Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, sent him off an hour ago to bring Revised Edition 2000, that HAO LIAN Revised Edition 2000, that AL WESTBY Revised Edition 2000, that ODOVANO me another Jaguar!” CAI is applying for the renewal of his is applying for the renewal of his OBANDO is applying for the renewal of Moral of the story: RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLICAN SPECIAL LIQUOR his PUBLICAN SPECIAL LIQUOR Wisdom comes with age. for the year 2010 to operate HOT LICENSE for the year 2010 to operate LICENSE for the year 2010 to operate SUMMER BAR located at #13 Burns TEMPTATION BAR located in the OB ENTERTAINMENT located in Avenue, San Ignacio Town in the Cayo Santa Cruz Area, Santa Elena Town in Santa Familia Village in the Cayo District. the Cayo District. District.

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PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Page 10 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, November 29, 2009 Puerto Rico confronts a serious economic crisis. BY: Juan A. Ocasio Rivera upheaval not seen in decades. Coupled with a soaring crime SAN JOSE, Puerto Rico, Novem- Declaring a fiscal emergency, the rate—more than 750 murders this ber 18, 2009: pro-statehood Fortuño administra- year alone—alarming suicide rates, The unsuspecting governor, tion recently passed a Fiscal increasing acts of domestic smack in the middle of an Emergency Law, which, among violence, and worrisome mental important press conference, missed other measures, implemented the health needs on the island, emotions being hit by a projectile by mere layoff of over 20,000 government have reached a boiling point. inches. workers—nearly 10% of the total. Ordinary citizens have begun to The projectile? Not a bullet, but In addition to huge cuts in budgets express the belief that their an egg. An outraged citizen calling and services, the layoffs caused government cannot control the himself "the Common Guy" (el immediate shock and outrage social crisis. tipo común) interrupted the press due to its massive breadth and Incidents of police abuse, conference by screaming in outrage potential effects. Government including a recent incident in at Puerto Rico's governor, Luis officials contend that they inherited which university students were Fortuño, and throwing a slider that a bankrupt government from indiscriminately attacked with landed on a sign highlighting a new previous administrations along with batons and tear gas, are being development project the governor a huge debt load. They are denounced at an increasing rate was announcing. As officers locked Governor Luis Fortuño (R) scrambling to prevent their credit across the island. Squatter commu- the man in a bear hug and carted but was also symbolic and repre- ratings to be classified in the low- nities (also known as developers of him off, and as the press swarmed sentative of everyone's frustration est of categories—the junk rating— rescued lands) have recently been this Common Guy, it became clear and open outrage at the turn of and contend that the measures were targeted as lawbreakers by the that his public display of resistance events on the island. necessary. conservative administration, and was not only transcendental for its Puerto Rico is witnessing the kind With an unemployment rate of families without clear title to their raw expression of pain and anger, of social, economic, and political around 16%, it is obvious that properties are being forcibly evicted from their homes. Part of the government's fiscal emergency response has been an attempt to reverse the gains previously won by collective bargaining agreements, drawing a sharp outcry from the union sector. Opposition political parties have called for a larger burden to be borne by the rich and by large corporations, only to be rebuked by the administration, which has gone ahead with significant increases in basic services. The administration, whose governor identifies himself as a U.S. Republican, also censured several books by renowned authors for use in the island's schools— including Antología personal by José Luís González, El entierro de Cortijo by Edgardo Rodríguez Juliá, and Aura by Carlos Fuentes - a deed met with fierce opposition. A further alarming development was the governor's signing of an executive order authorizing the police superintendent to activate the National Guard to quell public disturbances and civil unrest—an act undertaken immediately before the announcement of the layoffs. Activists from across the political spectrum joined forces to confront the fiscal emergency law and called for a national strike that was held this past October 15. The coalition, known as All Puerto Rico For Puerto Rico (TPRPR), is made up of political organizations, student groups, and civic and religious organizations, including churches. Among its more publicly recognizable activists are priests and labor leaders. Reverend Juan Vera, of the TPRPR Coalition, is seen by most as one of the main organizers of the coalition. He declared, during one of the massive demonstrations linked to the national strike, that Please Turn To Page 11

PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Sunday, November 29, 2009 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Page 11 demonstration. In the days and pointed out that at midnight the weeks following those actions, the explosion lit up the sky as if it were Continued From Page 10 governor and his entourage have noon, and were amazed, frightened, "the streets will be our been met with consistent and and traumatized by the severity of battleground. We declare that repeated demonstrations, protests, the blast. there will only be tranquility when and acts of civil disobedience. These Those who opposed a hated de- our governors respect the will of acts are conducted by different velopment project in the town of the people. Today we begin a new organizations, with different Peñuelas likely feel vindicated. The page in the history of Puerto interests, and different constituen- "Gasoducto," recently abandoned, Rico." cies, but have all been coordinated was a development project designed The demonstrations on October by the coalition and brought to transport natural gas throughout 15th, which garnered approxi- together by labor leaders. They all the southernmost towns of the is- mately 200,000 people, were continue to demand the cancellation land, but met with unusually fierce centered in the San Juan area, and of the layoffs and of the Fiscal community opposition, most espe- focused principally on the largest Emergency Law. Pro-independence cially in the towns of Ponce and avenues in the area known as the student activists have indicated that Peñuelas. Anti-gasoducto argu- Ponce de Leon. Schools in the area they will now begin a campaign to ments were based on the fact that Revolutionary Leader were closed, government offices demand "more," an ominous though the gas line was to come danger- were at a standstill, and public FILIBERTO OJEDA RIOS unclear warning. In recent days, ously close to residential areas, and transportation was halted. Assassinated in 2005 union leaders have led visits and activists called attention to serious Remarkably, the largest shopping hundred students spontaneously sit-ins at several offices of elected accidental blasts in other countries mall in the , Plaza Las conducted an act of disobedience, officials in order to pressure for where gas lines are maintained. Americas, closed for the day, only stealing the media limelight. changes to the Fiscal Emergency The CAPECO blast was a the second time in its history, Ordered by the police to disperse, Law and continue to confront the haunting reminder that leading some to claim that the the students suddenly decided to governor at every turn. overdevelopment coupled with a national strike had the desired resist the order and promptly sat In the days after the demonstra- lack of oversight and regulation is effect of crippling business for the down in the middle of "Las Ameri- tions, the governor declared that he a serious threat to civilian safety in day. Others hoped publicly that the cas" Expressway, one of the would not reverse the layoffs and residential areas. But it gave the government would change course largest highways in the country. would not repeal any of the administration an opportunity to once confronted with the growing Blocking traffic for five hours, the provisions of the Fiscal Emergency attempt to link the blast to the demands for alternative solutions. students chose to display their Law. In response, student growing protest movement. In spite Special police intelligence units militancy and strength by sending a organizations and labor leaders of having immediate confirmation were deployed, and Police message in action to the current expressed their intention to move from CAPECO employees who Superintendent José Figueroa administration. The students forward with a general strike, one reported seeing dangerous flamma- Sancha confirmed that activists haggled with the authorities for that would be held indefinitely, ble vapors being emitted from the were recorded for "intelligence hours, insisting that the police leave designed to bring the country to a oil and gasoline transfer stations, purposes," drawing an outcry from the area first, while the police standstill, with the political purpose and who ran from the site in rights activists. Figueroa Sancha, ordered the students' dispersal as a of forcing the administration to roll anticipation of the blast—and previously second-in-command of condition. The tension was finally back some of the harsher measures luckily were not hurt because they Puerto Rico's FBI office, has been broken when nationalist icon contained in the Fiscal Emergency fled in vehicles and not on foot— implicated in the agency's targeted Rafael Cancel Miranda arrived to Law. the administration, along with FBI assassination of revolutionary speak with the students, and Meanwhile, Fortuño continues to officials, continued for days to leader Filiberto Ojeda Rios in officers themselves began to misstep and provoke the growing report that they could not rule out 2005. Ojeda Rios was the de facto disperse. activist movement. During the last "terrorism" and "sabotage" as a leader of Los Macheteros, an Cancel Miranda was one of four days of October, he cancelled the possible cause of the blast. Some anti-colonial guerrilla force Puerto Ricans who opened fire in Natural Reserve designation of saw this as a feeble attempt to advocating Puerto Rico's political the U.S. Congress in 1954 in a hundreds of acres of land that were weaken the protest movement by independence. He had been wanted dramatic demand for the island's to be protected from contamination attempting to scare more moderate by the FBI for 15 years, having gone independence, serving 25 years in and development. The removal of elements of the organizations underground in 1990 after the federal prison until President protection was opposed by environ- involved and so prevent further infamous $7 million Wells Fargo Carter's clemency in 1979. The mentalists, who saw it as a unrest. Within days, firefighters heist by his organization in 1983. FUPI (Pro-Independence Univer- capitulation to development were able to contain the blaze and Los Macheteros have re-ap- sity Federation) released a interests. The explosion of unrest extinguish it, and the FBI confirmed peared during the current unrest, statement after the demonstrations on the island will likely deepen as no evidence of sabotage was found, issuing a statement on September praising the militancy of the ordinary citizens identify and instead finding a history of neglect 23 calling for struggle and for students and the presence of oppose the privatization efforts of and corruption. solidarity with the affected Cancel Miranda. The statement the administration. Working class families have been working class, warning that the highlighted the fact that the students The Common Guy and his egg did shocked into action by the government's fiscal measures were present "recognized him and not constitute the only explosion on neoliberal policies of the Fortuño designed to satisfy the needs of listened to him, because Rafael the island. On October 21, an ex- administration, and have taken to corporations and to further the Cancel Miranda has the moral plosion occurred in the Gulf gaso- public demonstrations and civil statehood goals of the governor. stature necessary to be heard. It is line refinery owned by Caribbean disobedience to attempt to roll back The pro-independence guerrillas indicative of the students' recogni- Petroleum Corporation (CAPECO) some of its more painful policies. called for "firm, effective, and co- tion of our people's true leaders, in the town of Bayamon, drawing a While corporations continue to ordinated actions" designed "to who with their lives have demon- frenzy of media coverage and repatriate billions of dollars to their evolve into revolutionary action" strated commitment" and acted frantic conjecture by officials in the U.S. offices, and while elected in order to obtain necessary honorably. Fortuño administration about officials continue to pay six figures democratic, labor, and political Days after the National Strike, whether it was an act of sabotage. to consultants and authorize salary rights. Calling for all pro-independ- members of the Hostosian National The fire burned for three days, increases for themselves, the ence forces to unite, the organiza- Independence Movement (MINH) spewing thick black toxic smoke working class in Puerto Rico has tion reiterated its position and surprised the governor as he arrived that, luckily, was mostly blown out exploded in outrage and action. intent to utilize armed struggle as at a political party meeting in the to sea by wind gusts. The explo- While it may not result in simply one of the methods of town of Toa Baja. Pro-independ- sion was so severe that it marked immediate fundamental political struggle alongside the Puerto Rican ence activists, labor leaders, and 2.8 on the Richter scale, blowing change, it certainly marks an working class. ordinary citizens who had been laid out windows in local homes and exciting and historical moment in At one point during the October off via the Fiscal Emergency Law business, and seriously damaging the history of the United States' 15 protests in San Juan, several all participated in the MINH several homes in the area. Residents oldest colony.

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Continued From Page 4 creating a grave precedent,” in power. impossible after Micheletti Zelaya said. (Additional reporting by temporarily shut down Micheletti and his supporters Gustavo Palencia and pro-Zelaya news channels. accuse Zelaya of getting too Tomas Sarmiento in When soldiers rousted Zelaya close to Venezuela’s socialist Tegucigalpa, Deborah from his bed at dawn and sent President Hugo Chavez. Charles in Washington, him to Costa Rica on a military But the rancher and logging Raymond Colitt and Natuza magnate is an unlikely working- plane, it conjured up memories Nery in Brasilia; Editing by of Central America’s dark Cold class hero who some say did little to systematically improve Catherine Bremer and War past when military leaders Cynthia Osterman) often backed by the United the lot of Honduras’ poor while States overthrew democratic governments. Zelaya told Reuters this week it would be undemocratic if the United States ended up backing the result of an election held by a post-coup government, since coup leaders supported the vote from day one. “The U.S. position ... has divided the Americas and is

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Continued From Front Page rather members of the Cayo Tour while the remainder was Guide Association who took purchased with funds raised by time off this Sunday morning to the students while several make a positive difference in students each donated a gallon their community. of paint for the project. By the Another equally civic minded time the students left, a group is the San Ignacio Humane few hours later, the positive Society whose members, mostly difference was visible for all to businesspersons and private see. citizens, are volunteering their Then on Sunday morning we time, energy and financial saw of group of men, with trash resources to care for stray dogs bags in hand, collecting the and cats in the community. garbage on both sides of the We congratulate these positive Western Highway in Santa Elena minded citizens and encourage Town. We later found out that more of us to join in the effort at these civic minded men were not making a positive difference in Town Council employees but these challenging times.

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