I entered the house for only a moment to ask María Elena if there was any news, then went straight to the Alvarados’. Raúl told me that Dr. Luis Velasco had taken on the directorship of Rosales Hospital this morning, and in order to avoid suffering any further humiliation at the hands of the warlock, all the doctors had decided to go out on strike. He was thrilled because he had been able to see Chente at noon; he says he is doing well in spite of the days he has spent in hiding. Rosita never stops complaining. I asked them if they had noticed that there was no surveillance on our street. Raúl said it seems the general has given orders for the policemen to return to their barracks, perhaps he fears another military uprising in support of the strike.