miércoles, 14 de marzo de 2007

The happenings of a drug infested government

Today I was mugged. Good thing there was no coffee in it.
That was just to get you started. To make sure your awake when you read this. But it actually did hurt.
So yesterday started interestingly enough. We were having Spanish class at 6 am and we heard a plane pass overhead. Immediately Anthony, our Spanish teacher, ran outside and started searching te sky. We were sitting there wondering what the big deal was, when he ran back inside and grabbed his shoes and took off in the truck. Apparently the three years he has lived outside this small remote village, he has never heard a jet, especially a fighter jet pass by.
So he ran into town, thinking Guatemala had just gone to war, and found out the President of the
United States was scheduled to come to the country the next day. The fighter jets were just a display from the US of their presence, and their readiness if anything were to happen tomorrow.
His presence has something to do with a drug ring in government. Apparently some high up drug lords were arrested, but the problem was they were national police. The clincher is that the next day they were found dead in jail. All Burned crispy. Since the civil wars only ended in '97 the US became worried of its investments in Guat. Mainly coffee, fruit and of course some oil.
All night the fighter planes passed overhead at intervals of 5 mins, and it was si that that happened al over Guat. That must have been quite a few army personnel to cover the country. Whethe US is in, its all in.
The next day not much was learned about the meeting of the two presidents. It was very high security but some how 300 American flags were burned outside the Guatemalan Parliament building. Who knows what will happen now....
Other than that my days are filled with learning, teaching, working and much love.
Hope all is well at home
love,
jaz

12 comentarios:

Anónimo dijo...

Hey,
I am a little confused by your mugging thing. That is really crazy what is happening there, no wonder so many movies are made in forign countries and the US. (damb super powers) Well it sounds like your having fun at least. Oh, by the way i am not getting a snake but Natalie might. Have fun. Be safe! I am sure everyone wants you home in one piece in 3 months.
Bye
Carleen

Anónimo dijo...

Jasmine! Don't forget to take lots of sweet pics so we can see what you're up to and where you've been...love Kara

Kelela dijo...

Ya I am also really confused about the mugging... What happened? You need to update more often my dear. Since you don't send emails or anything or have no contact, I need more!!! :) I miss you and love you.

Jaz dijo...

Ok so the mugging comment simplified. I was hit by a ...mug.
Yes i know not as exiting to write about as actually being mugged but i tried. By the way good to hear from everyone. its nice to know people read this.
love to all

Jaz dijo...

Ok so the mugging comment simplified. I was hit by a ...mug.
Yes i know not as exiting to write about as actually being mugged but i tried. By the way good to hear from everyone. its nice to know people read this.
love to all

Anónimo dijo...

Hey Jazziminno,
Hope you are having a great time. It sounds too scary for me, but we all know that I am a wimp. Be safe.
Sarah

Kelela dijo...

well now... That changes things a little... Haha! Oh Jasmine! Have you checked your email? Love you!

Anónimo dijo...

Hey, I hope your having a great time! I can't wait to here all your amazing stories! Have Fun
-Chantelle

Anónimo dijo...

Hey, I hope your having a great time! I can't wait to here all your amazing stories! Have Fun
-Chantelle

Anónimo dijo...

Hey, I hope your having a great time! I can't wait to here all your amazing stories! Have Fun
-Chantelle

Anónimo dijo...

Hey, I hope your having a great time! I can't wait to here all your amazing stories! Have Fun
-Chantelle

Anónimo dijo...

Hey you, hope your still having lots of fun and missing us as much as we all obviously miss you. Love you!!!! - lindsay
Ps.be happy your there and not here with all these cranky girls who have to start studying for finals, its porbs much more fun there. lol.
PPS: update more often
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