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Friday
June 10, 2016
Today was completely dominated by two Coopera events today, on the 3rd Anniversary of the illegal liquidation that has harmed so many innocent people.
The first was a 9am demonstration by Dr Quito's group at the Glorieta in Parque Calderon. I was actually quite surprised that this was happening because I was certain that I had read somewhere that downtown demonstrations/marches were banned..
Anyway, I am there at 9am and the only other folks in evidence are 4 reporters/photographers from El Mercurio. I got a call from Marco to buy and El Mercurio because there were big articles about Coopera today and the liquidator is now promising a payout on June 27 of $1,600,000 to be split amongst 533 parties, but not in equal shares, so the guess is that our "level" might get around $1,500 like last time.
Things didn't get rolling for quite a while and two other gringas did join me, Trish and Denise. It was great to see them, but also disappointing because of the call to all the affected gringos to show up. Rob's Ecuadorian wife and stepdaughter also came. So, like so many times before, it was the Dr Quito show and he got all the interviews although I did get one reporter to interview Trish. We need a few real-people stories to be told too.
During my boredom I got to enjoy taking a few shots of the park and the cathedral on a lovely morning (after the rain clouds had left the scene).
I came back home and Cristina dragged me to Feria Libre to exchange an item and to have lunch. Then she dragged me to a boot store to shop. I could barely walk when we finally got home. I worked on the photos until it was time to run to the Valgus Hotel for the next Coopera event.
This was more of a showcase for Assembleista Andres Paez who will probably run for President next year. He is totally anti-Correa (the existing President) and is successful at getting under Correa's skin. Correa even challenged him to a fistfight in public. I am not a fan of the normally blowhard politicians but I must admit that I did like this man. Andres seemed informed, calm, practical, and able to think on his feet. I would vote for him when the time comes.
I was definitely expecting more gringos to attend the evening session but that didn't happen. Like many times over the last 3 years, I was the only gringo white face in attendance
I hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's
excitement, Cheers,
Al
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| At 9am, these guys were my only company |
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| Rob's lovely wife and step-daughter |
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| About 9:30 the banners are going up |
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| We're joined by a protest from Chordeleg against new taxes |
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| Dr Quito being interviewed by El Mercurio |
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| Gustavo was busy for an hour doing interviews |
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| Trish, some guy, and Denise |
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| Not too many people showed up, disappointing |
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| Trying to let people know that we won't quit |
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| I got this fellow to interview Trish |
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| Trish speaks good enough Spanish to do this |
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| Trying to get the message to the man in the street |
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| A gorgeous day in El Centro |
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| A flutterby joined us |
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| Butterflies are free |
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| Immaculate Conception cathedral |
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| Parque Calderon fountain |
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| Lovely blue sky morning |
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| Kids and water... |
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| Another angle on the cathedral |
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| From across the park |
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| A visit to the Justice building |
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| This is where the next meeting was held |
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| A decent crowd, and I am the only white face |
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| Waiting for the guest to show up |
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| Andres Paez is standing in the center |
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| He had 4 yes-persons to agree with everything |
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| Actually, I liked the guy. Hope he is the next President! |
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| Easy on the stage, good jokes |
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| He could talk off-the-cuff real easy |
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| Graciela gave an impassioned speech |
