UNA PARTE DEL VIAJE SE COMPLICA ANTES DE SALIR

Bueno, pues parece que una parte del viaje ya se está complicando y eso que no hemos aún salido de casa. Esta mañana he recibido una alerta de la CNN sobre el fracaso de las conversaciones entre los representantes del departamento de Potosí y el gobierno de Bolivia y una huelga salvaje y masiva continúa en el departamento, afectando no sólo a la ciudad de Potosí sino también a la zona turística del Salar de Uyuni. El ministerio de asuntos exteriores ha emitido la recomendación de NO VIAJAR A POTOSÍ.

La CNN dice: "Some protesters also launched a hunger strike, which has been joined by Potosi Province Governor Felix Gonzalez and other officials as well as union leaders.
At issue is a boundary dispute with the neighboring department of Oruro. Protesters also say the government hasn't invested enough in their area and have made demands such as better roads and the construction of a modern airport.
Presidential spokesman Ivan Canelas said Tuesday the government has no intention of mounting a military operation to end the blockade and urged protesters to come to the negotiating table.
The protesters "should put aside their intransigence, end their pressure tactics and partake in dialog as the best path to solve the region's demands," Canelas said at a news conference. "Thousands of children are harmed because schools are closed, as are the health centers and the food markets."
More than 100 foreign tourists are believed trapped in the area, news reports said."

También podéis consultar las noticias en dos periódicos locales: En la razón y en el deber

Hemos mandado un correo a la agencia de turismo de Bolivia a ver que opinan ellos. En fin, que hay que ir buscando alternativas.