Latest posts by Eduardo Avila from October, 2007
Colombia: Mayoral Campaign Promises
Velvet from PISO TR3S [ES] discusses a mayoral candidate in Medellín that has promised free internet and a computer for every child if he is elected.
Argentina: Córdoba Blogs
Córdoba Weblogs [ES] is a project aimed at collecting different blogs from the Argentine city. In less than 48 hours, the site has listed 29 blogs.
Peru: Problems With the Census
With the latest Peruvian census scheduled for October 21, Jose Alejandro Godoy of Desde El Tercer Piso [ES] writes that there are still unresolved issues such as the lack of sufficient number of volunteers.
Peru: Bloggers React to Gore Announcement
Juan Arellano of Globalizado [ES] provides the latest reaction by Peruvian bloggers regarding the announcement of Al Gore as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Mexico: Protecting the Columbus Statue
On October 12, a date celebrated as Columbus Day in the United States, but as Día de la Raza in parts of Latin America, Juan Carlos Romero Puga of Vivir Mexico [ES] shows a picture of a statue of Christopher Columbus in Mexico City, which had been protected from the...
Argentina: The Trouble With Trains
Train travel in Argentina, whether it is long-distance, regional or local, seems to attract plenty of complaints from users. At times, many of these gripes never make it to managers, who have the ability to make changes. Lately a series of blogs have been created aimed at providing platforms for users and employees to air their complaints and share experiences about these transit systems. Special guest writer Alejandro Lezcano tooks a look at some of these Argentina transportation blogs.
Ecuador: Immigrants in Spain
A recent negative comment left on the blog Autentico Ecuatoriano [ES] about Ecuadorians and other South American immigrant in Spain caused a reaction by the blog's author.
Uruguay: Armed Forces to Combat Crime
Cafe Montevideo [ES] wonders why the Uruguayan Armed Forces do not help combat crime in the streets, when they were created to ‘serve the country.’
Americas: Argentina and Chile Face Off in Second Life
The national football teams of Chile and Argentina will square off on October 13 for the World Cup qualifiers. However, El Opinador Compulsivo [ES] was onhand to witness the Second Life Chilean and Argentine communities face off in their own football match.
Argentina: Taxi Driver Tricks of the Trade
Juan Pablo Meneses protects the identity of a Buenos Aires taxi driver, who he interviewed for the latest article of Cronicas Argentinas [ES]. The cabbie reveals several tricks of the trade used to cheat unsuspecting victims, especially foreign tourists.
Americas: Honduras and Nicaragua Border Dispute
The border dispute between Honduras and Nicaragua was recently settled in the United Nations’ highest court. Aaron Ortiz of Pensieve provides background details.
Mexico: Education Roundup
HJ Barraza provides his latest Mexican Education RoundUp at his blog Neverwonderland. He also endorses the XO computer for use by Mexican schoolchildren.
Mexico: Improving Transportation
Mexico City's government recently unveiled a plan to improve transit throughout the city. Vivir Mexico [ES] discusses these new proposals , but also writes that citizens must “change the way we live with one another,” especially in regards to how people change for the worst once they step behind the...
Mexico: Controversial Picture with Flag
Isopixel [ES] criticizes the singer Paulina Rubio for a controversial photo where she drapes the Mexican flag covering her nude body, which may cost her a hefty fine.
Mexico City: Day of the Dead Festivities
Chilanga Banda [ES] writes about Mexico City's plans for commemorating the Day of the Dead between October 31 and November 3.
Guatemala: Extreme Sports Photos
BMX Bikers often use the areas around churches for their jumps and tricks in Jocotenango, Guatemala. La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo provides two action shots of these daredevils.
Bolivia: The Plane Carrying Morales for Visit to the U.S.
Martin P. Gutierrez of Vitrina de la Realidad Boliviana [ES] discusses the details behind the claims of mistreatment when President Evo Morales arrived in the United States in a Venezuelan plane with pilots, crew and security from the other South American country.
Guatemala: Child Abuse
Claudia Navas Dangel tells the story of a Guatemalan boy, who she has seen from time to time and has shown signs of abuse. She adds child abuse statistics from Guatemala on her blog Ordinaria Locura [ES].
Peru: Forced Sterilization Investigation Reopened
Jose Alejandro Godoy of Desde El Tercer Piso [ES] writes about the reopening of the investigation of forced sterilizations during the Fujimori administration in Peru.
Chile: Bachelet's Approval Rating
Greg Weeks wonders how low Chilean president Michelle Bachelet's approval rating can go. According to the latest poll numbers, she has an 35.3% rating.
Costa Rica: Voting Yes
On the eve of the nationwide referendum to determine the fate of the Free-Trade Agreement in Costa, the News Star's [ES] Roy Rojas writes why he will vote “Yes.”
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