Stories about Latin America from October, 2007
El Salvador: Bloggers and Journalists
The intersection points of blogging and journalism are many and varied in El Salvador. Journalists are bloggers. Bloggers write about journalists and vice versa. Although El Salvador is a country where most people can't spend significant amounts of time online, the ever-growing number of bloggers in El Salvador is starting to influence public debate.
Argentina: Córdoba Blogs
Córdoba Weblogs [ES] is a project aimed at collecting different blogs from the Argentine city. In less than 48 hours, the site has listed 29 blogs.
Peru: Problems With the Census
With the latest Peruvian census scheduled for October 21, Jose Alejandro Godoy of Desde El Tercer Piso [ES] writes that there are still unresolved issues such as the lack of sufficient number of volunteers.
Peru: Bloggers React to Gore Announcement
Juan Arellano of Globalizado [ES] provides the latest reaction by Peruvian bloggers regarding the announcement of Al Gore as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Mexico: Protecting the Columbus Statue
On October 12, a date celebrated as Columbus Day in the United States, but as Día de la Raza in parts of Latin America, Juan Carlos Romero Puga of Vivir Mexico [ES] shows a picture of a statue of Christopher Columbus in Mexico City, which had been protected from the...
First reactions to the Al Gore/IPCC Nobel Peace Prize Win
Here's a quick roundup up some of the initial reactions from the global blogosphere to today's announcement that former US vice president Al Gore and the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have won this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
Argentina: The Trouble With Trains
Train travel in Argentina, whether it is long-distance, regional or local, seems to attract plenty of complaints from users. At times, many of these gripes never make it to managers, who have the ability to make changes. Lately a series of blogs have been created aimed at providing platforms for users and employees to air their complaints and share experiences about these transit systems. Special guest writer Alejandro Lezcano tooks a look at some of these Argentina transportation blogs.
Ecuador: Microsoft and Other Companies Closed for Tax Evasion
The local branch of Microsoft in Ecuador was recently closed due to charges of tax evasion. Other large companies are also being targeted due to a national campaign aimed at collecting taxes for the state. Bloggers in Ecuador think that closing the companies is not good for customers, who will lose out on services because of this penalty.
Ecuador: Immigrants in Spain
A recent negative comment left on the blog Autentico Ecuatoriano [ES] about Ecuadorians and other South American immigrant in Spain caused a reaction by the blog's author.
Uruguay: Armed Forces to Combat Crime
Cafe Montevideo [ES] wonders why the Uruguayan Armed Forces do not help combat crime in the streets, when they were created to ‘serve the country.’
Americas: Argentina and Chile Face Off in Second Life
The national football teams of Chile and Argentina will square off on October 13 for the World Cup qualifiers. However, El Opinador Compulsivo [ES] was onhand to witness the Second Life Chilean and Argentine communities face off in their own football match.
Argentina: Taxi Driver Tricks of the Trade
Juan Pablo Meneses protects the identity of a Buenos Aires taxi driver, who he interviewed for the latest article of Cronicas Argentinas [ES]. The cabbie reveals several tricks of the trade used to cheat unsuspecting victims, especially foreign tourists.
Americas: Honduras and Nicaragua Border Dispute
The border dispute between Honduras and Nicaragua was recently settled in the United Nations’ highest court. Aaron Ortiz of Pensieve provides background details.
Mexico: Education Roundup
HJ Barraza provides his latest Mexican Education RoundUp at his blog Neverwonderland. He also endorses the XO computer for use by Mexican schoolchildren.
Mexico: Improving Transportation
Mexico City's government recently unveiled a plan to improve transit throughout the city. Vivir Mexico [ES] discusses these new proposals , but also writes that citizens must “change the way we live with one another,” especially in regards to how people change for the worst once they step behind the...
Mexico: Controversial Picture with Flag
Isopixel [ES] criticizes the singer Paulina Rubio for a controversial photo where she drapes the Mexican flag covering her nude body, which may cost her a hefty fine.
Mexico City: Day of the Dead Festivities
Chilanga Banda [ES] writes about Mexico City's plans for commemorating the Day of the Dead between October 31 and November 3.
Peru: How the Media Handled the Allegations Against Toledo
A Peruvian Congressman made allegations against former President Alejandro Toledo that he was involved in a rape of a young woman. Even though subsequent contradictory statements from the alleged victim and witnesses have not proven that Toledo did or did not commit the crime, the Peruvian press was quick to cast judgment. Peruvian bloggers took notice that Toledo seems to receive special treatment from the media, and this latest allegation was one more opportunity to place him on the front pages.
Cuba: Che, forty years later
October 9 is the fortieth anniversary of Che Guevara's death. HCV Analysis posts a short biographical video on the Cuban hero.
Guatemala: Extreme Sports Photos
BMX Bikers often use the areas around churches for their jumps and tricks in Jocotenango, Guatemala. La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo provides two action shots of these daredevils.
Colombia: Humorous Business Blog Given Top Prize
The Colombian Chamber of Telecommunications and Information Technology recently awarded its Best Blog in 2007 to a Se nos cayó el sistema (We Have a System Failure), whose subjects are about productivity and business matters in a tongue-in-cheek fashion. The blog's name is in reference to excuses used by companies to explain their mistakes. The blog is also well respected by other Colombian bloggers.
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