At around 3:00 pm today the president of Honduras issued a statement that the strike was to cease. The police were sent to "clear the streets". We were able to watch on the news as the police started moving the taxis out of the way. If there was no keys in them and the owner was not around they just pushed it out of the road. One taxi driver got into his car and refused to move it so the police arrested him. He agreed to comply to their orders a few minutes later and they released him to go and move his car. We don't know what tomorrow will bring, but we are thankful that someone finally stood up to the taxi drivers and showed them that they don't always get their way. While we wouldn't have minded the lower gas prices, we don't like the idea that if you just block the streets you can get anything you want.
We also found out today that there are supposed to be 7,000 licensed taxis in Tegucigalpa. Because of corruption there are more than 10,000 registered taxis. There would be enough work for everyone if there were only the 7,000, but with 10,000 on the streets it is hard for them to even break even.
Our mechanic looked at our truck tonight and will have to make some repairs. During the day he is working on Bro. Alan Jackson's bus. He will be here tomorrow night to fix the car at our house. That means that the kids and I will not be able to go to the soulwinning night. Jason will go with Josue in his car and Jason will pay for the gas. We are hoping that the truck will be ready for Friday night.
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