Joined Global Voices in 2005 as a volunteer author. From 2007-2010, I was the Latin America and Spanish Language Editors at Global Voices, and now currently lead the Rising Voices initiative.
Latest posts by Eduardo Avila from February, 2008
Mexico: Cable Car in Mexico City
In order to alleviate some of the traffic difficulties in the area of Santa Fe in Mexico City, the government has proposed the construction of a cable car, writes México Para Los Mexicanos [es].
Mexico: Attempted Bombing Expected to Change Things
Even though the attempted bombing did not reach its presumed target in Mexico City, many bloggers are predicting changes in store. Some think that the laws will change allowing for warrantless searches and illegal detentions, while others think it won't be as safe to walk the streets of the Mexican capital.
El Salvador: Charges Reduced to Public Disorder
Tim's El Salvador Blog writes that the charges of terrorism are being reduced to “public disorder” for the individuals, who were arrested during demonstrations against the water policy of President Tony Saca.
Colombia: Money Found in Itagüí Prison
Julián Ortega Martínez of equinoXio writes about the recent discovery of approximately 6,000 USD in the maximum security prison of Itagüí in Colombia, and which was found to belong to a former paramilitary leader.
Bolivia: Dinosaur Park in Sucre
From Bolivia, Tragicomedia Amorosa Musical [es] writes and posts picture of the dinosaur park in Sucre, where life-sized replicas of these prehistoric creatures can be seen upclose.
Paraguay: Yellow Fever Emergency
Muna Annahas reports that Paraguay has declared an emergency due to presence of Yellow Fever in the country, and that close to 1 million vaccines are expected to be provided to Paraguayans.
Ecuador: The Cost of Cell Phone Service
Danny Ayala Hinojosa of El Federalista [es] questions why cell phone service is so high in Ecuador and provides some possible reasons.
Ecuador: Indigenous Justice in the New Constitution
La Voz de Guamote [es] comments that “Indigenous Justice” will be included in the new Ecuadorian Constitution according to one of the delegates. and that this form of justice goes beyond what is normally presented and misunderstood in the media.
Colombia: Planned March Against Paramilitary Groups
Plan Colombia and Beyond writes about plans for a protest similar to the February 4th march against the FARC, but this time against that country's paramilitary groups on March 6th.
Peru: Earthquake Area Abandoned
Six months after the earthquake destroyed a large part of the Peruvian cities of Pisco, Ica and other nearby cities, Juan Sheput of Mate Pastor [es] states that most of the area has been forgotten and abandoned.
Ecuador: President's Website Hacked
Christian Espinosa of Cobertura Digital [es]
Costa Rica: High Price of a .cr Domain
Cristian Cambronero of Fusil de Chispas [es] cannot believe that it costs $100 per year to purchase a .cr domain in Costa Rica.
Ecuador: Videos of Guayaquil Protest
Cambiemos Ecuador [es] posts videos of last month's protest held in Guayaquil, which was called together by the city's mayor Jaime Nebot.
Peru: Blog Devoted to Capital City
Vivir Lima [es] is a new blog site devoted to events, activities and stories about the Peru's capital city.
Mexico: Calderon Visit to the United States
Mexican president Felipe Calderon recently visited the United States and the blog Enigmatario [es] provides some of the critics and praise received by the head of state.
Mexico: Design of a New Taxi
Isopixel [es] writes about the Science and Technology Institute of Mexico City and its sponsorship of a contest to design a new taxi for the capital and should be “creative, functional and responds to the needs of the residents of the capital city.”
Paraguay: Employment Opportunities to Prevent Yellow Fever and Dengue
Yellow fever and dengue are serious problems in Paraguay. RESCATAR [es] writes about employment opportunities for the unemployed to assist with cleaning and transport of garbage to prevent these diseases.
Ecuador: Small Anti-Correa Protest
Danny Ayala Hinojosa of El Federalista [es] posts photos of a small protest against the president Rafael Correa in Ecuador.
Guatemala: Reducing Poverty in Indigenous Communities
Indigenous groups from various municipalities in Guatemala criticize the lack of progress in reducing poverty, which is especially prevalent in these communities, writes Democracia Multicultural [es].
Bolivia: Former Fulbright Scholar Provides Thoughts on Embassy Controversy
Miguel Centellas of Pronto*, a former Fulbright Scholar in Bolivia, provides his reflections on the recent controversy involving a Fulbright Scholar and a US Embassy official, who asked the students to report on any Cuban or Venezuelan operating in the country and “that it was perhaps irresponsible for the scholar...
Mexico: Extra Pay for Weight Loss
Vivir Latino writes about a new Aguascalientes, Mexico campaign offering extra pay for police officers that lose weight so that they can be more effective in foot chases. The police department is encouraging less of the three “T's”, tamales, tacos and tortas.
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