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Month: May 2016

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It’s Over! Resolution on Chiloe Island!

May 22, 2016 craftykarlssonLeave a comment

Fantastic! A resolution has been reached between the government and the fishermen and women of the Isla de Chiloe! May 19th marked the return of the ferries and supply trucks to the island, after Ancud finally agreed to the terms presented. I’m not exactly sure what these terms are, but I’m thankful for them! The… Continue reading It’s Over! Resolution on Chiloe Island!

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Isla de Chiloe: Update

May 17, 2016 craftykarlsson1 Comment

Hola amigos…finally some good things have happened! Apparently a deal was struck between the government and the fishermen! Yay! Castro is no longer blocked off from other cities on the island! Yay! However, the ferries in Ancud and Quellon are still not in service. I’m not sure why. So we are still in limbo on… Continue reading Isla de Chiloe: Update

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Trapped on Chiloe

May 12, 2016 craftykarlsson2 Comments

We are entering the second week of protests here on the Island of Chiloe in southern Chile. Fishermen in the Los Lagos Region were banned from fishing locally due to the salmon industry polluting the waters of the Pacific Ocean in the area. They have united with the Chilote people to get the attention of the… Continue reading Trapped on Chiloe

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What’s Going On!?

May 4, 2016 craftykarlssonLeave a comment

I’m not sure if you guys have seen anything about what is happening recently on our little island of Chiloe but it is crazy! I’m not entirely sure of the details but apparently tons and tons of rancid salmon were dumped into the ocean near Ancud (about 50 miles to the north of Castro). SomosChiloe‘s… Continue reading What’s Going On!?

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