Yay! Guess what? More bad news!
My weekend was fine. Busy as hell because of homework but it was okay. Sunday I had lunch with my family... And yeah.
Today I was sleepy as hell because I couldn't finish my work until 4am, but nothing different, it happens. Then later, however, I find out my city is at the brim of a civil war.
A bit of background so you can understand what's going on:
Basically Brazil is a country of HUGE economical and social differences. There are "n" problems we have to take care of, but the 1% elite class would rather focus on what Nike shoes they will buy next.
One of these problems is found in prisons all over the country - it's jammed with prisoners, they survive in disgusting conditions, and are mistreated daily by cops. It's no surprise to open the newspaper and read that there was a rebellion in "Detention Center So-and-So". Not to say our dear prisoners are somewhat "allowed" to carry cellphones with them, so there's a lot of organized crime outside of the cells too.
Right. Since Friday buses are being burned and bank agencies are being shot. However, chaos really spread today when the organized crime burned about 10 buses in a few hours and began shooting or bombing police agencies. I am infinitely glad I live right next to my school, because traffic is jammed, and that I am not one of the numerous people who depend on buses to get home. My maid didn't even come over today (I'm not rich. To have a maid in your house over here is the very least of your worries in terms of cost and money.)
Last I checked, 81 people died (including civilians, police officers, and "criminals"). There most probably will be military intervention, too. Not that army trucks currently fit anywhere in the streets - everybody's trying to get home. Universities cancelled evening and night courses until further notice.
Maybe you people read or will read about it on the news. Then you will find out more about how stupidly controversial my country is... I swear, I couldn't describe it to you even if I wrote a book about it.
Oh well! Good news is that I don't have tons of homework today, so I'll make an effort to visit everyone's sites. I hope everyone is in a better situation than I am in (counting last week too).
Random picture I chose. Stay strong. Ja ne ^^
