BARRIO FLORES

domingo, julio 18, 2004

News from El Alto

This article from the Chilean daily "El Mercurio" reports that there have been attempts to disrupt the Referendum in parts of El Alto. Roberto de la Cruz, leader of the COR, was greeted with whistles and shouts to "Get out!".

Also from "El Mercurio", members of the delegation from the Organziation of American States were attacked with rocks when attempting to complete the task of observation. At least one person has been arrested for their role in interrupting the process.