Latest posts by Eduardo Avila from December, 2008
Cuba: Best Books of 2008
Penúltimos Días [es] provides a list of the best Cuban books of 2008.
Dominican Republic: Census to Determine Number of Haitians
The number of Haitians living in the Dominican Republic is not currently known. However, according to Joan Guerrero of Duarte 101 [es], the Autonmous Universities of Santo Domingo and Haiti will conduct a census to determine the number.
Bolivia: The Business of Digital Piracy in El Alto
Music and movie piracy in Bolivia is commonplace. Wilfredo Jordán takes a look at the business in El Alto, Bolivia and how many vendors travel to the Peruvian border to purchase goods to resell [es].
Guatemala: Farewell to Chepe Zarco
José Eduardo Zarco aka Chepe, director of the Guatemalan newspaper Prensa Libre recently passed away. Luis Figueroa of Carpe Diem [es] fondly remembers the man, who published Figueroa's first column in the newspaper.
El Salvador: Armed Groups as Electoral Campaign Issue
JJ Mar of Hunnapuh [es] writes that the possibility of armed groups in El Salvador is a current electoral issue.
Guatemala: Christmas Decorations in Antigua
As Christmas fast approaches in Guatemala, Rudy Girón posts a series of photographs of typical decorations in Antigua.
Bolivia: Apartment Hunting in La Paz
Looking for an apartment in La Paz is tough [es] writes Juan José. In a city that is known for its low temperatures, an apartment with a lot of sunlight is highly sought after.
Mexico: Anti-Kidnapping Expert is Kidnapped
Crime in Mexico is very worrisome concern for many. Kidnappings especially have been a common occurrence throughout the country, especially in the northern border states. The recent abduction of U.S. anti-kidnapping expert Félix Batista is an ironic twist in this ongoing fight against organized crime, leaving some to wonder if experts are not safe, then where does that leave ordinary Mexicans?
Paraguay: Possibe New Press Law
Edgar Ruiz Diaz of Las Preguntas de Venerando [es] is a little worried about the a possible proposal for a new Press Law in Paraguay.
Paraguay: Boom in Beauty Salons
There is a boom in hair and beauty salons in Paraguay notes Muna Annahas. In the neighborhood of Herrera, she counted 6 salons in one block alone.
Guatemala: Favorite Books of 2008
Ronald Flores continues his tradition of naming his favorite Guatemalan books of the year and publishes a list of four books that he especially enjoyed in 2008 [es].
Bolivia: Scams in El Alto Bus Terminal
Nancy Condori of El Chairo [es] warns readers of scams in the El Alto, Bolivia bus terminal where individuals are posing as employees of bus companies.
Mexico: The Passing of Amalia Solórzano, Former First Lady
The Mex Files writes about the passing of Doña Amalia Solórzano, who was considered the “matriarch of the Mexican left” and former First Lady.
Nicaragua: Old Photos of Managua
Nicaraguenses [es] a blog by Dr. Erwin J. Jiménez Morales has been publishing old photos depicting the capital city of Managua from the 1950s and 1960s.
Ecuador: Two Years After Correa's Meeting With Stallman
It's been two years since Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa personally met with Richard Stallman [es], free software activist. Rafael Bonifaz reflects back on the meeting and what has happened since.
Cuba: García Márquez Gives Scriptwriting Workshop
In Cuba, Zenia Regalado writes about Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez’ annual workshop given at Havana's International School of Theater and Television [es]. Ten students participate in the workshop with the aim of writing a movie script.
Chile: Maule Blog Community
Maulesfera [es] is a blog aggregator of blogs from the Chilean region of Maule and “through their stories, life experiences, comments, essays, columns and publications on their blogs, are creating an identity as a region.”
Cuba: Visit by Carlos Lage to Matanzas Province
José Miguel Vázquez writes about the recent visit of Carlos Lage [es], Vice President of the Council of State of Cuba, to the province of Matanzas to inaugurate a new electrical grid.
Chile: Podcast Directory
Podcaster [es] is a directory site for Chilean podcasts organized by category.
Peru: Defense Team of Fujimori Completes Presentation of Documentation Evidence
The defense team of Alberto Fujimori has completed its presentation of document evidence in the trial of the former Peruvian president for human rights violations, writes Fujimori on Trial.
Uruguay: MEC Center Allows User to Choose Between Software
The Education and Culture Ministry of Uruguay recently opened a Center in Montevideo, where residents can take workshops on the use of internet. Fernando da Rosa writes that users can choose between using Free Software or Private Software [es].
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