Latest posts by David Sasaki from October, 2005
Venezuela: BBC, Pumpkins, and “No More Politics”
Daniel fact checks the recent BBC interview with Hugo Chavez. Babalu Blog and Bugs’ Blog post about Smashing Pumpkins in Venezuela (no, not the band). And Iria swears off politics until the campaigning ends.
Dominican Republic: Gas Leak Causes Harm
Bracuta has a personal account of yesterday's gas leak in Santo Domingo that does not correspond with official statements saying the leak was not harmful. A commenter has already offered legal services. DR1 searched the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency website “and found that it ‘can cause death by respiratory...
Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Alpha
Diego Vega writes in a comment on his own post that Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic was left unscathed by the first ever “tropical storm alpha.”
Jamaica: Reinstate the Death Penalty?
Both Stunner's Afflictions and The Doctor is In discuss the possible reintroduction of the death penalty in Jamaica. Both posts generate healthy debate in the comments section.
Brazil: Firearm Ban Voted Down
Luís Afonso Assumpção celebrates the decision of Brazilian voters to against a ban on selling firearms. Made in Brazil hopes it means that the government will start acting more serious when it comes to public security.
Brazil: Challenges Ahead
Alex de Carvalho moblogged some notes from a day-long forum on the sustainability of Brazil's economic growth.
Argentina: Sunday's Election Results
Robert Wrighton has an entertaining rundown of Sunday's election results in which the current first lady, Cristina Kirchner easily beat out the former first lady Hilda Duhalde to become senator of Buenos Aires Province. Complete with fancy graphics.
Trinidad and Tobago: More on Death March
Caribbean Free Radio has an updated summary of Saturday's “Death March” against crime and lack of accountability in Trinidad and Tobago. Dancehall Blog says that local musicians played an integral role.
Argentina: Another Anti-Bush Bomb
GoodAirs covers yet another small explosion, this time at a BankBoston ATM, in protest of George Bush's upcoming visit to the Summit of Americas. GoodAirs also digs up some info on the group's apparent inspiration using Wikipedia.
Mexico: Wilma Destroys State of Quintana Roo
Eduardo Arcos [ES] and Olganza [ES] both have continuously updated coverage of Wilma's impact on the states of Yucatan and Quintana Roo in Mexico. Alfredo has a bilingual post about a phone line to locate tourists in Quintana Roo.
Ecuador: Bloggers Report on Intel CEO's Visit
Both Eduardo Ochoa and Eduardo Arcos comment on the lack of mainstream media coverage of Intel CEO, Craig Barret's visit to Ecuador and wonder if bloggers are already covering certain news items better than traditional journalists.
Puerto Rico: Thoughts on Statehood
Gil Schmidt, who lived 20 years in the U.S., argues that Puerto Rico never has a chance of statehood. Following his post, a commenter writes, “That's absolutely right. Puerto Rico's status means nothing to Americans. To Puerto Ricans, it means everything.”
Latin America: Poll Numbers
Bloggins by Boz has yet another thorough summary of electoral news from across Latin America.
Venezuela: Transparency International Corruption Index
Like many bloggers in the developing world this week, Daniel of Venezuela News and Views takes a look at why corruption and unexmployment remain high.
Argentina: Publicity and the Media
Jorge Gobbi, with his eyes on the european regional conference of Communication and Tourism pens his thoughts on the nexus of journalism and tourism.
Colombia, USA: Violence
John Guzman compares violence in Colombia and the United States.
Colombia: Finding Optimism Online
Sir Tropical looks for some positive thinking on the web and finds I Believe in Colombia, a foundation stressing hope and empowerment.
Guyana: An Open Letter to President H.E. Bharrat Jagdeo
Roberto Borrero writes an open letter to Guyana's president in opposition of the Amerindian Bill of 2005.
Puerto Rico: PRIDCO Slim(m)ing
Gil Schmidt argues as to why the Puerto Rican Industrial Development Company should be done away with.
Dominican Republic: Baseball Player Mondesi to Run for Mayor
DominicanPlayers.com says that Atlanta Braves outfielder, Raul Mondesi will run for mayor in his hometown of San Critobal.