Bolivia: Tension increases over gas, military takes over airport Tarija, flights cancelled

Posted on January 26, 2012 • Filed under: Bolivia, Conflicts, Latin America Aviation, Police/Military Activity, TRAVEL

Growing tension and conflict militarized gas in Bolivia Tarija airport
Before the announcements of a possible takeover of Tarija International Airport, Oriel Lea Plaza, by those who support the indefinite strike in defense of the Margarita field, Armed Forces authorities decided to hide these facilities, resulting in the suspension of all flights air. Troops have stepped up the receipt from the airport and remain quartered in any emergency that might arise from the presence of the control teams of the general strike, which are red uniformed ponchillos take to the streets of the city for monitoring compliance protest and the malls remain closed. Flights remain suspended until further notice. Read Article

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