Stories about Latin America from June, 2007
Peru: Video In Support for Machu Picchu
Peru Music [ES] links to a video produced by the Tourism Ministry, which is pushing a campaign for voting Machu Picchu for one of the 7 Wonders of the World. However, many think that this is not a good use of state money and that the quality leaves a little...
Peru: Cashing Adsense Check
Tinta Fantasma [ES] recently received his first check from Google Adsense. However, he had a bit of trouble cashing it.
Argentina: Manu Ginobili Action Figure
Agua Fuertes 2004 [ES] walks into a shopping center in Flores and is pleased to find an action figure of Manu Ginobili, a member of the current NBA champions, on the shelves.
Argentina: Celebrating Flag Day
It is Flag Day in Argentina and Buenos Aires Argentina Guide is celebrating by writing about the history of this national holiday.
Guatemala: Elections Website
Elecciones Guatemala [ES] is a new website dedicated to the upcoming electoral season in Guatemala.
Brazil: From Legal Commons to Social Commons
Ronaldo Lemos published his paper “From Legal Commons to Social Commons: Brazil and the Cultural Industry” at iCommons.org, describing some of the current transformations regarding the processes by which information and culture are generated, from the point of view of developing countries.
Bolivia: A Week in Review
José Andrés Sánchez summarizes in his El Deber blog
Argentina: Mauricio Macri's Record
A comment left on the blog Soy Donde No Pienso [ES] lists the various times when the representative Mauricio Macri, who is favored in the second round of the Buenos Aires mayoral race, missed a vote, which was 280 out of 320 sessions.
Bolivia: Taking Their Complaints to Their Blogs
In his first post for Global Voices, Hugo Miranda collects blogger complaints with local, national and international businesses that have failed to deliver on customer service. Even though much of this dissatisfaction may not reach the companies in question, it has reached other bloggers and even the search engine.
Chile: SkypeIn Now Available
Fayer Wayer [ES], a technology-related blog, is pleased that SkypeIn is now available in Chile.
Brazil: Engineer Found Dead in Iraq
Swimming Against the Red Tide criticizes the lack of action by Brazilian president Lula da Silva in regards to kidnapped citizen and engineer Joao Jose Vasconcellos, who was recently found dead in Iraq.
Peru: The Charges Against Fujimori
Peru Politico [ES] summarizes the 12 charges that former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori faces and that he may be extradited soon from Chile, where he currently is located.
Guatemala: Rating the Political Parties’ Websites
Romero GT [ES] links to and analyzes the web design of various political parties in Guatemala.
Chile: Transantiago Continues to Frustrate
En Tu Ciudad [ES] continues to feel resigned about the state of Transantiago, the city's public transportation system.
Gay Pride in Brazil: 3.5 Million March and Government Sponsorship in São Paulo
There are controversies about the exact numbers — estimates range from 3 to 4 million people — but São Paulo's Gay Parade last week probably set a record as the world's most attended street event. In a country that prides itself for allowing the free flow of its cultural diversity,...
Mexico: Taco Recommendation
Defecito.com recommends Tacos Betos in Mexico City to get one's fill of “tacos de cochinada.”
Chile: The Most at Peace in Latin America
Notas Al Margen [ES]
Colombia: Clinton Receives “Colombia is Passion” Award
Plan Colombia and Beyond gives three brief policy updates, including news that the Colombian president awarded Bill Clinton a “Colombia is Passion” award.
Peru: Food from the Jungle
Juan Arellano of Globalizado [ES] takes his readers on a series of two blog entries to learn about delicious food from the jungle region of Peru.
Nicaragua: Back to Plaza de la Revolución, Again.
During recent changes in power, the ruling party often sought to cover or erase signs of the previous regimes. This included the removal of murals or renaming of famous plazas. In this case, the current Sandanista government continues the trend by renaming the main plaza back to Revolution Plaza, which is what it was called during the FSLN's first administration.
Cuba: Bloggers Speculate on Castro
“Biologically, has Fidel Castro's time expired?” asks Uncommon Sense, while Babalu Blog wonders if the presence of top foreign leaders in Cuba signifies “a last goodbye perhaps?”
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