Stories about Peru from June, 2007
Peru: New Video Website Portal
Juan Arellano is excited over a new website called Enlace Nacional [ES] that pulls together videos with a Peruvian focus.
Peru: Sporting Cristal Coach Blogs on Copa America
Letra Suelta [ES] links to the new blog of Juan Carlos Oblitas [ES], the coach of the Lima football club Sporting Cristal, who comments on the ongoing Copa America tournament.
Peru: Celebrating June 24 – San Juan and Inti Raymi
June 24 is a very special date in many parts of the world, because in addition to being the longest day of the year, it coincides with the summer solstice (which is why it is the longest day of the year). From the wikipedia entry on the solstice: A solstice...
Peru: Blogger Reaction to Cameron Diaz Visit
Juan Arellano of Globalizado [ES]collects blogger reaction to actress Cameron Diaz’ visit to Cuzco, which caused quite a media frenzy.
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.
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.
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.
G8 Summit: Is the world a better place yet?
The G8 (+5) met in Heiligendamm, Germany last week. The world's richest countries came to agreements on climate change and poverty in Africa that are unlikely to satisfy most critics of global capitalism. Global Voices has linked to comments from India, Russia, and Africa in the past week. And people...
Peru: Overworked Champions
Around the world it is estimated that 22% of the labor force works excessively long hours. Gran Combo Club [ES]
Peru: Five Blogs, Five Posts
The five blogs featured in this Peruvian blog round-up have little in common except for the fact that they are well written and are interesting, which are two ingredients necessary to capture the readers' attention.
Peru: Journalist/Blogger to Give Free Talk
Manuel Jesús Orbegozo is a prolific Peruvian blogger and the current director of the Social Communication school at that National University of San Marcos. Letra Suelta [ES] informs its readers of a free talk to be given by Orbegozo and is looking forward to it, “It will be interesting to...