Stories about Spanish from December, 2008
Bolivia: Scams in El Alto Bus Terminal
Nancy Condori of El Chairo [es] warns readers of scams in the El Alto, Bolivia bus terminal where individuals are posing as employees of bus companies.
Mexico: The Passing of Amalia Solórzano, Former First Lady
The Mex Files writes about the passing of Doña Amalia Solórzano, who was considered the “matriarch of the Mexican left” and former First Lady.
Nicaragua: Old Photos of Managua
Nicaraguenses [es] a blog by Dr. Erwin J. Jiménez Morales has been publishing old photos depicting the capital city of Managua from the 1950s and 1960s.
Ecuador: Two Years After Correa's Meeting With Stallman
It's been two years since Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa personally met with Richard Stallman [es], free software activist. Rafael Bonifaz reflects back on the meeting and what has happened since.
AIDS: Orphans, Marches and Reminders
Following up on past AIDS coverage such as the AIDS Conference 2008 and the World AIDS Day 2008, we bring you a video that shows the plight of orphans in South Africa whose parents have died from AIDS, the AIDS day celebrations in Bangladesh, a reminder from Mexico to get tested from SexualidadIntegral podcast and the AIDS impact report from the 2008 Conference in the Mexico City as well.
Jamaica, Cuba, U.S.A.: A Shoe in Hand…
Blogging from Jamaica, Annie Paul declares Muntadar al-Zaidi (the Bush shoe-pelter) her “Man of the Year”, calling his action “the most inspired (and inspiring) act of the last few years”,...
Cuba: García Márquez Gives Scriptwriting Workshop
In Cuba, Zenia Regalado writes about Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez’ annual workshop given at Havana's International School of Theater and Television [es]. Ten students participate in the workshop with...
Chile: Maule Blog Community
Maulesfera [es] is a blog aggregator of blogs from the Chilean region of Maule and “through their stories, life experiences, comments, essays, columns and publications on their blogs, are creating...
Cuba: Visit by Carlos Lage to Matanzas Province
José Miguel Vázquez writes about the recent visit of Carlos Lage [es], Vice President of the Council of State of Cuba, to the province of Matanzas to inaugurate a new...
Chile: Podcast Directory
Podcaster [es] is a directory site for Chilean podcasts organized by category.
Ecuador: Default on External Debt
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa recently announced that his country will not repay back its remaining external debt. Citing the economic crisis, Correa calls the debt, “immoral and illegitimate” and he echoes the sentiments of ordinary Ecuadorans who say that they cannot pay anymore. Bloggers wonder whether the report that supported this decision was too partisan and what it might mean for the country's future.
Peru: Defense Team of Fujimori Completes Presentation of Documentation Evidence
The defense team of Alberto Fujimori has completed its presentation of document evidence in the trial of the former Peruvian president for human rights violations, writes Fujimori on Trial.
Uruguay: MEC Center Allows User to Choose Between Software
The Education and Culture Ministry of Uruguay recently opened a Center in Montevideo, where residents can take workshops on the use of internet. Fernando da Rosa writes that users can...
Paraguay: Community Radio Stations Operating Under Pirate Frequencies
Many community radio stations in Paraguay have to operate with pirate frequencies due to the unavailability of space writes Carlos Rodríguez of Rescatar [es].
Peru: Iron Maiden in Lima Set for March 2009
Now that the visit of British heavy metal band Iron Maiden has been confirmed for Lima on March 26, 2009, bloggers, who are big fans like Slayer_X [es] and Idioteca...
Gambia: Kankourang masquerade tradition
Emma of África en el mundo [Es] describes a masquerade dance called kankourang that is traditionally performed by the mandinka ethnic group in Gambia during the circumcision ritual. The post...
Uruguay: Casa Filgueira Wines
Vinos del Uruguay [es] is a blog devoted to the wines of the company Casa Filgueira in Uruguay.
Chile: Alliance Between CNN and Network of Citizen Newspapers
Juan Dominguez announces the alliance between the Network of Citizen Newspapers in Chile and the newly created CNN Chile [es], and part of this cooperation will include the contributions from...
Chile: Pharmaceutical Companies Charged With Price-Fixing
Several Chilean pharmaceutical companies have been charged with collusion for price-fixing of more than 200 products writes Tomás Dinges of Chile From Within.
Mexico: Shoeshiner Uses YouTube to Increase Business
Shoeshiner Juan Luna has come up with a clever way to attract business to his stand located in downtown Monterrey, Mexico. With the help of a friend, he posted a video on YouTube demonstrating his unique way of shining shoes with a brush in each hand. As a result, he has received more business from clients eager to see the shoeshiner in person. Blogger Issa Villarreal interviewed Luna to learn about his marketing strategy.
Dominican Republic: Thoughts on the Local Film Industry
Even though new technologies are making it easier to make movies, film in the Dominican Republic has a long way to go, writes Rocío Díaz of Monaco [es].