Political Climate/The House That Mora Built
Political Climate in León
I wont get into too much, but for background purposes: León has traditionally been a Sandanista (meaning leftist) city and Granada the conservative right. Also, presidential elections are this year (in November) so there’s a lot of campaigning/politicing going on right now in the country.
The first two images show banners related to the issue of abortion. The first one says, "I have the right to therapeutic abortions!" and the second one is a banner by a coaltion of Catholics that are in favor of abortion.
The third image is of a medical demonstation. For 6 months of medical professionals held a strike, refusing to attentional to patients and abandoning their jobs to protest in the streets (such as the image below). Their demands rested soley on the topic of increase pay. By the time the strike ended, officially on 13/May/06, it was estimated that over 120,000 people went without without medical care. In coordination with Ministry of Health (Minsad) and the Federation of Medical Professionals Pro Salary, an agreement was reached which gave the doctors an increase in pay and retroactive pay (for March, April and May). Those that were fired from their respective jobs during the strike were also rehired.
The House That Mora Built (Granada)
On a completely different topic from the former, I found this plaque and house that belonged to (quizás) a relative of mine. Yup, just doing our part to make the world a better place…I guess it’s in the genes. Of course, I can’t speak for my great great…etc Conquistador grandfather, but, eh, who knows? Maybe he was a benevolent conqueror…uh, and then again, maybe not.
Still love you gramps!
Your Affectionate Volunteer,
SCRUTAPE
I wont get into too much, but for background purposes: León has traditionally been a Sandanista (meaning leftist) city and Granada the conservative right. Also, presidential elections are this year (in November) so there’s a lot of campaigning/politicing going on right now in the country.
The first two images show banners related to the issue of abortion. The first one says, "I have the right to therapeutic abortions!" and the second one is a banner by a coaltion of Catholics that are in favor of abortion.
The third image is of a medical demonstation. For 6 months of medical professionals held a strike, refusing to attentional to patients and abandoning their jobs to protest in the streets (such as the image below). Their demands rested soley on the topic of increase pay. By the time the strike ended, officially on 13/May/06, it was estimated that over 120,000 people went without without medical care. In coordination with Ministry of Health (Minsad) and the Federation of Medical Professionals Pro Salary, an agreement was reached which gave the doctors an increase in pay and retroactive pay (for March, April and May). Those that were fired from their respective jobs during the strike were also rehired.
The House That Mora Built (Granada)
On a completely different topic from the former, I found this plaque and house that belonged to (quizás) a relative of mine. Yup, just doing our part to make the world a better place…I guess it’s in the genes. Of course, I can’t speak for my great great…etc Conquistador grandfather, but, eh, who knows? Maybe he was a benevolent conqueror…uh, and then again, maybe not.
Still love you gramps!
Your Affectionate Volunteer,
SCRUTAPE
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