Interesting points all around folks.
Just for the record, I have never flown into LOS - nor would I particularly relish the prospect. Just too many "bad luck" stories. Ever heard the phrase there's no smoke without any fire? Also, isn't this the airport (LOS) that has notices posted at virtually every international airport around the world warning passengers that it's security is not up to par? I wonder why such a notice needs to be posted for the general public. And I wonder if they know about the conditions of the runeays/taxiways/ATC etc.
Sounds like a heap of trouble.
Keep safe and don't believe what they tell you....