Stories from 1 October 2007
Guatemala: And the Winner is Carlos Peña
It wasn't until Guatemalan singer Carlos Peña appeared on the international television program Latin American Idol that he received support and love from his fellow Guatemalans. When he won, the entire country celebrated. Bloggers joined in on the celebration, but also wondered why Peña had to go abroad and appear on television there before Guatemalans would support local talent.
Uruguay: Supporting Making Abortion Legal
From Uruguay provides a recap and photos of a demonstration in Montevideo in support of making abortion legal and against sexual orientation discrimination.
Ecuador: Exit Polls for Constituent Assembly Election
Ecuador Elige [ES] provides data from current exit polls that predicts Rafael Correa's political party Alianza País to win at least 65 representatives for the Constituent Assembly.
El Salvador: Mauricio Funes, FMLN Candidate
Tim Muth writes about the official announcement that journalist Mauricio Funes will be the FMLN candidate for the 2009 president elections in El Salvador, and that, “It will take all...
Myanmar: Yangon Before the Protests
Bangkok Dazed posts pictures of Yangon from two weeks ago. “I keep thinking about Yangon as if was just two weeks ago when I was there: so pleasant, so peaceful,...
Laos: Dam And Flooding
New Mandala analyzes a dam construction project by a Chinese company in Laos and the impact it will have on the locals.
Myanmar: Freedom From Fear
Myanmar blogger May asks Why is the world Watching us?