Riots Lead to Police Standoff Due to Population's Electric Power Being Cutoff

March has been a rough month in Malacatan for the town which has had electric power cut off by The monopolized company of Energuat. Ongoing issues regarding with townspeople and the company have scrambled into a huge boycott which has led to riots throughout the city of angry families.

The first week of March 2014 Energuat sent out several employees to cut the power of entire towns which resulted roads being blocked off to prevent traffic from continuing. Once police were sent to clear the way  rocks and stones were thrown at police while they launched teargas at the rioters. Several injuries resulted from the incidents which included children and entire families.

Today March 13 2014 the mayor and Energuat have come to an agreement where a percentage of the ongoing debt will be paid off in an effort to restore electricity. Details will be released later this month.

Police presence requested for recent murders

Recent homicides taking place in town have residents worried and demanding a higher police presence.
Usually there is one or two patrol vehicles for the whole town. Within the last week there have been 3 murders believed to be robberies, since then several more patrol cars have been in the area, as well as some military on foot.

Funeral ceremonies are being held throughout the week. It involves closest of kin carrying the casket through the town streets all the way to the cemetery. At the same time, someone on a loudspeaker mentions the person and who they were. Anyone who knows them may attend the ceremony and show their respects.