If it's Tuesday.... blockades

In response to the reforms passed by the legislature and the arrest of La Maestra, Elba Esther Gordillo, the teachers of Section XXII are doing their normal thin, blocking roads and businesses.  These blockades throw the city into normal chaos and businesses and workers. both lose out economically.  This is the second day of a two day national strike.

The government has thrown in the towel for the time being and seeing as though nothing can get done, so it suspended operations and 7000 bureaucrats did not go to their places of work.

Meanwhile, the major shopping centers, where many people pay their credit card, light, water, telephone and tax bills were inaccessible and that is going to mess things up down the road for many and they are late in paying.

So, it's a mess, but normal.  The educational system is broken and fixing it is going to take time.  As always, there is resistance to change and the teacher's union is one of the most powerful in the country.  It will be interesting to see how it all plays out.  In truth, I am not hopeful.

Here is the story in Spanish from Noticias.