Clotilde Castillo

Panamanian. Interested in arts, culture, travels, cooking and topics related to the development of Panama and Central America. I blog in www.panamamio.com

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Panama: Remembering Raúl Leis

  18 May 2011

On April 30, sociologist, writer and committed member of Panamanian civil society Raúl Leis passed away. His death has left a void and also a place full of fond memories and learning, shared both by traditional media and by the Panamanian blogosphere.

Panama: Saying Goodbye to Guillermo Ford

  28 March 2011

Politician and businessman Guillermo "Billy" Ford died on March 19. Panamanians said goodbye with respect, remembering his role in the search for democracy during the eighties. This was an opportunity to reflect on the current state of values in the country and the legacy we leave behind.

Americas: Cosplay in Latin America

  10 December 2010

Cosplay is a form of expression in which participants use costumes and accessories to represent their favorite manga, anime or video game characters. Its followers in Latin America are a passionate community that promotes Cosplay through personal blogs, Flickr and other social media outlets.

Panama: November, A Month of National Celebration

  11 November 2010

November is a month of national celebration for Panamanians, and the blogosphere provides another platform to celebrate. A trip around the web shows that in these days, with diversity of styles and concerns, Panamanians not only think about their history, but also about the present, the nation as a project and how to build a better country.

Panama loses hosting rights of Bolivarian Games

  24 October 2010

In May, the Bolivarian Sports Organization (ODEBO) named Panama the host of the XVII Bolivarian Games, but this week the organization decided not to host the games there anymore. The news is causing reactions from authorities and Twitter users.

Panama: The Urban Development Boom

  17 August 2010

The boom experienced by Panama's recent urban development has been discussed actively by bloggers throughout the years. From the impacts on the environment to Panama's historical heritage, we explore some examples of what the bloggers are sharing.