For some reason I thought all of the military in town was more interesting than the architecture. I enjoyed how some soldiers would pose and swell up with pride when I took their picture. Others would hide their face and others would shake their hand and head at me to let me know they didn't want the pictures taken. I don't recommend doing it, and I was warned several times by locals. I was usually far enough away that they wouldn't bother even walking over to me. This group was escorting the mayor of San Cristobal. When the mayor came out, many locals started yell. I could tell it wasn't good. One local told me it's because he's a criminal. Who knows, I just know the military presence is very interesting to photograph.
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