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[*] posted on 3-17-2015 at 08:13 PM


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Another boost for Hwy. 5. Also, a way to NOT get any support for the cause from fellow citizens trapped in the line of cars, buses and trucks on each side. I hope the Desert Hawks or another ambulance doesn't need to rush anyone to the hospital!


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[*] posted on 3-17-2015 at 09:45 PM
striking farm workers


Today striking farm workers,shut down gas stations.From San Vicente to San Quintin.Blocked highway 1,looted market in Camalu,and burned it.Reported to me by many off road dirt bikes,coming to El coyotes.Lucky we have gas stored here.
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[*] posted on 3-17-2015 at 09:53 PM


WB called Baja Cactus to check status of road and whomever answered reported they are closed. The highway is (evidently) blocked at El Rosario as well. Our ham radio contact who lives just south of San Quintin reports ZERO traffic (northbound OR southbound) past his place. He had the good sense to get out early this morning and fill gas tanks but reports that Cafe Michoacana (Carolina's @ Km 17) is unable to get to town to buy more food and has subsequently been forced to close....evidence this demonstration is "hitting" the wrong people. Ralph, our ham radio contact at Rancho Santa Inez is forewarning travelers in the campground there and we'll update him twice daily (or more often if the situation warrants setting up additional schedules)....guess those people could always tighten their belts a notch or two and head north via Chapala-CoCo's-Gonzaga-San Felipe if they just HAD to get north. Word from somebody close to FCE is that the protesters plan on shutting off the grid so all concerned are advised to prep their alternate power supplies (although I sure wouldn't wanna be the only house w/ lights on when the "darks" come out!) They've already stormed the radio station and shut them down. Rumor mill says their next point of "attack" is the Vizcaino area. Sure hope Pauline & Dern got south before the roads were blockaded.

[Edited for spelling on 3-18-2015 by Elena La Loca]

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[*] posted on 3-17-2015 at 10:01 PM


Report from our intrepid on the scene reporter in El Rosario is that a convoy of tourist/commercial vehicles stranded in El Rosario will head south tomorrow morning early to try the route through Coco's and San Felipe as the rumor is that protesters may block the bridge south of El Rosario.

Note: From about 5PM to 8:30PM there were about a hundrerd police vehicles (Federal, State and Municipal) headed south on Hwy 1 through/from Ensenada

[Edited on 3-18-2015 by bajaguy]




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[*] posted on 3-17-2015 at 10:02 PM
San Quintin blocked highway


Just another reason to not go back down there. There just seems to be no ending of problems and corruption!!
Used to love the place though....




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[*] posted on 3-17-2015 at 10:11 PM


Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy  
Report from our intrepid on the scene reporter in El Rosario is that a convoy of tourist/commercial vehicles stranded in El Rosario will head south tomorrow morning early to try the route through Coco's and San Felipe as the rumor is that protesters may block the bridge south of El Rosario.

Note: From about 5PM to 8:30PM there were about a hundrerd police vehicles (Federal, State and Municipal) headed south on Hwy 1 through/from Ensenada

[Edited on 3-18-2015 by bajaguy]


Then they wonder why they get their assets kicked.

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[*] posted on 3-17-2015 at 10:18 PM


Road still blocked in Vincente Guerrero. Lots of burning tires. Everything is closed. No traffic all day. Overall situation is mostly calm. Saw a SERIOUS looking convoy of an armored vehicle and 15 extended cab pickups with state and federal police makings filled with riot gear clad police headed south right before sunset. A small helicopter flew circled the road blocks late in the afternoon.
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[*] posted on 3-17-2015 at 10:25 PM


Big group throwing rocks in the strret now. Does not appear to be protestors but a group of rowdy young guys out partying. Besides the convoy we have seen no police all day.

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[*] posted on 3-17-2015 at 10:26 PM


Quote: Originally posted by richard nauman  
Road still blocked in Vincente Guerrero. Lots of burning tires. Everything is closed. No traffic all day. Overall situation is mostly calm. Saw a SERIOUS looking convoy of an armored vehicle and 15 extended cab pickups with state and federal police makings filled with riot gear clad police headed south right before sunset. A small helicopter flew circled the road blocks late in the afternoon.


That may have been because the Governor was supposed to be in Vicente Guerrero. Hope you are okay with food.




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[*] posted on 3-17-2015 at 10:36 PM


Thanks we are well supplied and the locals are taking good care of us. Yes the governor was expected. Things calmed down around 6 pm and the road blocks were opened here. A large group gathered in front of the hotel and waited for him. After the convoy went through and the governor didnt show they lit a bunch of tires and started putting more rocks in the road. Looks like this might go on for a while.
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[*] posted on 3-17-2015 at 10:49 PM


Windows just got smashed out at Baja Fiesta Restaurant.
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[*] posted on 3-18-2015 at 12:12 AM


oh, oh....I got trashed for saying things like this.
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[*] posted on 3-18-2015 at 03:02 AM


i am the "intripid" one is el rosario. getting ready to pull out of here in a few and head for laguna chapala and san felipe to get back to ensenada.



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[*] posted on 3-18-2015 at 05:13 AM


any updates on telemundo or ?? Glad I checked in, was leaving tomorrow early,,,
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[*] posted on 3-18-2015 at 05:28 AM


Thanks for the heads up. I saw the Facebook post also. This forum is the best Baja grapevine I have found!
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[*] posted on 3-18-2015 at 06:23 AM


What? No "work around" road like the one at Guerrero Negro to escape the immigration checkpoint? Just kidding. Sorry for all those affected.



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[*] posted on 3-18-2015 at 06:27 AM


down here...everything south of guerrero negro is open

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[*] posted on 3-18-2015 at 06:49 AM


According to this article, the Governor will be there today.

http://www.uniradioinforma.com/noticias/ensenada/329214/kiko...
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[*] posted on 3-18-2015 at 07:00 AM


Pecador, I know someone near you that is a nurse and takes care of a lot of people there if you need something.mu2u me for her info. My friends told me that they could hear gun shots and were told the police were using bean bag shots.
Hope this settles down soon. No one wins from these.
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[*] posted on 3-18-2015 at 07:15 AM


Quote: Originally posted by SFandH  
According to this article, the Governor will be there today.

http://www.uniradioinforma.com/noticias/ensenada/329214/kiko...


That won't impress protestors unless he brings pay increases and meets other demands of the oppressed farm workers

Might as well say that the Easter bunny will be there today!
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