down to 50 soldiers

We’re making progress at last… Not only are there only 50 soldiers remaining on Brazil Street, but for the first time since Thursday evening it is possible for pedestrians to walk freely up and down the street. That is a major breakthrough for those of us who live here.

A barrier remains, but it is small enough to let normal car and motorcycle traffic through, and they do so with no questions asked. They are equipped to block anything of larger size, and also just to keep an eye on things.