Maduro to hand China keys to Tower of David slum skyscraper

[Marksman_91]

http://panampost.com/marcela-estrada/2014/07/11/maduro-to-hand-china-keys-to-tower-of-david-slum-skyscraper/

The Tower of David, the world’s tallest vertical slum, is nearing the end of its days. A Chinese consortium has reached an agreement with Venezuela’s central government that will lead to the eventual evacuation of the invaded building.

The question is, what will happen to all the families living there? People have been living there for 7 years now, so it's likely they won't just pack their things and leave quietly. Will they be given those dignified homes the government boasts about so much?


Oh, right...

[delrem]

1. You're such a caring fellow.

I'm in awe.

[delrem]

3. How do you equate "caring = uncaring"?

You're a peach of a person.

[Marksman_91]

6. Oh, I just assumed you were being sarcastic

It's quite apparent from the nature of your posts and your hostility towards me, after all.

[Marksman_91]

4. Where'd you get the idea I wasn't caring?

The fact that I disagree with the policies of a government that is essentially ruining the economy of my home country? Methinks you judge one from knowing too little about them. It's in my interests that poverty in the country where I was born and raised in is reduced, and that people actually have access to good quality life, without being under the control of an ideologically extremist band of delinquents running things, and that things actually progress there. You're the one who's trying to make it personal and antagonize me when I never said anything which would imply that I have something against poor people. All I've ever expressed is my disagreement and disdain with a regime that is slowly bringing economic doom to a country which has all the potential to be the most developed nation in the world, but instead, with the Chavista ideology, things are only regressing. If you can't see that, well, too bad for you. I actually speak the language of Venezuela, am Venezuelan myself, and get my news and information from sources based in Venezuela, and I still revisit the country from time to time, where I see things as they are with my own eyes. All you have are a bunch of propaganda sites. Tell me again, why I should care about anything you say to try to degrade me?

[delrem]

5. You are peaches and cream! Cool, on a beach.

eta:

In fact I think you and Bacchus4.0 are a stunning duo.
Esp. on a beach, tasting peaches and cream!

[Bacchus4.0]

7. awww, you are so sweet Peaches!!! n/t

[delrem]

8. I expected you to jump in, with your preference.

Very few turn up their noses at chilled peaches and cream, on a summer day.

[Bacchus4.0]

9. I love the smell of slums in the morning, Peaches n/t

[Marksman_91]

10. Evacuation of Torre de David begins (Spanish)

http://www.lapatilla.com/site/2014/07/21/reportan-desalojo-de-la-torre-de-david/

El ministro de Interiores y Justicia, Miguel Rodríguez Torres, anunció que la llamada Torre de David será desalojada, en información reseñada en el Diario Últimas Noticias

Por ello convoco a una rueda de prensa en las inmediaciones de la mencionada edificación con el propósito de ofrecer los detalles sobre la “reubicación de los habitantes de la Torre de David”.

De acuerdo a información aportada por vecinos de la zona, el desalojo se estaría efectuando de manera organizada y con importante presencia de cuerpos de seguridad, entre ellos, GNB, PNB.

Gotta appease the new Chinese overlords, ya know?

[Oele]

11. So this what Mr. Villegas meant with "el proceso de dignificación de la Torre Confinanzas"?

http://www.eluniversal.com/nacional-y-politica/140716/villegas-comenzo-el-proceso-de-dignificacion-de-la-torre-confinanzas

[Marksman_91]

12. Looks like Mr. Villegas spoke too soon when he said this back in May (link with video)

http://www.canalntn24.com/video/ernesto-villegas-victima-de-sus-propias-palabras-sobre-un-posible-desalojo-en-la-torre-de-david-19715

"Gracias a Dios, gracias al pueblo y gracias a Chávez en Venezuela no hay un Gobierno que sea arrodillado a los bancos (...) si eso fuese así (...) aquí vendría un Gobienro represivo que los sacaría a ustedes de este lugar para entregarlo al sector financiero para que hicieran sus negocios". Estas fueron las palabras de Ernesto Villegas a finales de mayo dentro de la Torre de David en una reunión con todos los vecinos. Tan solo dos meses después, fue él mismo quien desalojó en horas de la noche a todos los habitantes para entregar la edificación, según información extraoficial, a un consorcio chino.

Translation:
"Thank God, thanks to the people and thanks to Chávez, in Venezuela there is no government which kneels before the banks... if that were so... a repressive government would come here and take you all out of this place to hand it over to the financial sector to do their business" These were the words spoken by Ernesto Villegas near the end of May at the Torre de David during a meeting with its denizens. Only 2 months later, it's Villegas himself who is now evacuating within hours of the night all of the inhabitants to hand over the building, according to unofficial sources, to a Chinese consortium (most likely the Bank of China)

So you see, kids? It's really not a problem if we're getting removed from the place we've been squatting at for the last 7 years as long as those we're being removed for aren't those nasty gringos. It's totally fine if it's anyone else, though, especially the Chinese! I'm curious to see how most of the families living there (all 1200 of 'em) will be doing a few months from now in their new "dignified" homes.

[Bacchus4.0]

13. yes, indeed. I would also note the government had little to do with their living conditions there

other than not kick them out earlier. No provision of running water, electricity or services. it was all done by the residents themselves, good or bad as it was.

Considering they are being transfered to government run accomodations, I doubt it will be much better and they will likely be isolated from the rest of humanity if history is a guide. At least the trip up and down to their apartments won't be as tiring.

[Bacchus4.0]

14. Yes, I read it will be a bank too. Chavistas are so full of shit its amazing.

I have noticed though that not many chavistas are around much anymore since the death of Hugo with one notable exception.