Noviembre 08, 2004
Cochabamba Plaza Principal
Cochabamba's main plaza "14 de Septiembre," located in the heart of the city. The Cathedral, alcaldia, and various newspaper kiosks surround this plaza. It is also the sight of many protests, marches or assemblies; and also people escaping the strong sun under the protection of the trees.
In the middle of the square, these message boards highlight the day's current topic. Sometimes it contains newspaper clippings about Goni, the new Hydrocarbons Law, Palestine, the war in Iraq, and in the case, support for Cuba. You can also find groups of men debating about one of these topics. Sometimes, a brave teenager tries to debate these men deadset in their ways. However, I never saw a debate turn to insults, and they always were respectful (The young men always using the Ud. form)
Posted by eduardo at Noviembre 8, 2004 01:22 PM