Global Voices · Citizen media stories from 2011 May 11

11 May 2011

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Stories from 11 May 2011

Russia, Macedonia: Victory Day Parade Impressions

Written by Filip Stojanovski · Quick Reads · Eastern & Central Europe

Slovakia: Second-Class Customers

Written by Tibor Blazko · Eastern & Central Europe

Even though customers might expect products from the same brand to be of the same quality worldwide, regional differences in quality and price do exist, depending on whether the products...

During its third day, thousands of Zapatistas joined the national march for peace, justice and dignity, denouncing the violence created by the War on Drugs. Protesters also met many of...

Chile: Police Clash With Protesters in Demonstration Against Hydroelectric Dam

Written by Silvia Viñas · Quick Reads · Latin America

Latin America: Policy Journal Highlights Latin American Innovators

Written by Silvia Viñas · Quick Reads · Latin America

Peru: The Media's Role During the Presidential Elections

Written by Juan Arellano · Quick Reads · Latin America

Cuba: The Healer

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco · Quick Reads · Latin America

Angola: Maka: Anti-Corruption Watchdog

Written by Ndesanjo Macha · Quick Reads · Sub-Saharan Africa

Trinidad & Tobago: Planning Minister Sacked

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco · Quick Reads · Caribbean

Barbados: REDjet and Regional Travel

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco · Quick Reads · Caribbean

Bermuda: Adjusting the Land Tax

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco · Quick Reads · Caribbean

Jamaica: After “Dudus”

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco · Quick Reads · Caribbean

Mali: First Edition of “HIV-Aids Foot” Soccer Event

Written by Abdoulaye Bah · Quick Reads · Sub-Saharan Africa

Arab World: The Club for Arab Monarchies to Get Morocco and Jordan

Written by Mona Kareem · Middle East & North Africa

At first, everyone thought it was a joke or just one more Twitter rumor. Soon, netizens realised it was true and the shock made everyone act hysterical with their funny...

Mexico: Day 2 of #marchanacional: Protesters Enter Mexico City

Written by Geraldine Juarez · Latin America

As previously reported on Global Voices, on May 5, 2011, Mexican citizens started a 'march for peace' denouncing the violence caused by the 'War on Drugs'. On its second day,...