Expats too well taken care of

A video of a “ bien cuidao” (well taken care of ) illegal street parking attendant attacking an elderly ex-pat who declined his services on Thursday. January 30 went viral  and on Friday National Police deputy commissioner Waldemar Herrera confirmed, the arrest of the individual who assaulted not only the man. Sending him sprawling but also his female companion after she attempted to give chase.

The incident took place near City Hall in Calidonia.

Bien cuidaos have gained notoriety in the city for staking out their territory with cones in areas where street parking is forbidden with City Hall, Hospital Santo Tomas and the College of Lawyers seen as prime locations     They often ask for payment in advance and are nowhere to be seen when the motorist returns to his car.

Former Mayor Jose Isabel Blandon attempted to rid the streets of Casco Viejo of the curse and offered training and alternate work. The plan, like the rehabilitation of Calle Uruguay became a time-wasting failure.