Latest posts by Eduardo Avila from December, 2007
Peru: The Purchase WONG Supermarkets
A Chilean company recently purchased the Peruvian supermarket chain WONG. Juan Sheput of Mate Pastor [es] writes about some possible implications for the country.
Guatemala: Blogger Gathering in Western Guatemala
Blog Cachacero [es] writes about a blogger gathering in western Guatemala and included a trip to the game room in order to “break the ice.”
El Salvador: Notes on the Police Force
Solavá of Hora Cero [es] provides some notes about police in El Salvador including the figure that there are more lawyers, than police. In addition, nearly 1,900 officers are facing expulsion.
Costa Rica: Reviewing Educational Standards in Universities
Juan Carlos Hidalgo thinks that public universities in Costa Rica should take a look at their own educational standards [es], instead of just focusing on private universities.
Peru: Sculptures of Amazon Indigenous Groups
Juan Arellano of Globalizado [es] posts pictures and explanations of a series of sculptures depicting Amazon indigenous groups during his recent trip to Iquitos.
Bolivia: Analyzing the New Constitution
Boli-Nica recommends the latest piece by Fernando Molina in Pulso Magazine about the new approved Bolivian Constitution.
Venezuela: Forum on Social Issues
Gustavo Coronel of Las Armas de Coronel summarizes the content of a forum about Venezuelan social issues held at the Center of Strategic and International Studies.
Ecuador: Daily Expressions
Some of the daily expressions used by Ecuadorans may be difficult to understand [es]. Luigi Salas provides a list with detailed meanings to expressions used in Ecuador.
Nicaragua: Mombacho Volcano Memories
Nicaragua de Mis Recuerdos [es] reminisces about the “charming” Mombacho volcano in Nicaragua.
Honduras: Micheletti to Run for President
Honduran National Congress president Roberto Micheletti will be able to run for President after a favorable Supreme Court ruling according to Honduras News.
Costa Rica: Banking Frustrations
Costa Rica en El Presente [es] writes about frustrations with Banco Nacional and writes about a response to an earlier blog post from bank officials.
Peru: Gratitude for Free Trade Agreement
Peru's Congress recently approved the Free-Trade Agreement with the United States. Juan Sheput of Mate Pastor [es] writes about a personal handwritten note from George W. Bush sent to former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo thanking him for his previous work in making the agreement happen.
Uruguay: Implementation of OLPC
OLPC News recommends the interview of Sylvia Gonzalez Mujica, program manager of Project Ceibal of Uruguay because of her explanations of the project.
Mexico: Reforms in the Judicial System
Enigmatario [es] writes about the proposed reforms in the judicial system in Mexico and provides an anecdote about the frustration that his brother experienced after his car was stolen.
Colombia: El Nuevo Herald and Uribe
Plan Colombia and Beyond writes about investigative journalism written by reporters from El Nuevo Herald about Colombian president Álvaro Uribe.
Bolivia: San José Champions
Hugo Miranda of Angel Caido [es] celebrates the victory of his hometown San José from Oruro, who captured their first Bolivian football title in twelve years.
Paraguay: No Expectations
Muna's Blog provides a list of things that complete the sentence, “Paraguay is…” and “there are 2 kind of people: the ones that love Paraguay, the ones that hate it…but there is a third category: the ones with no expectations.”
Chile: BiblioRedes, From Visviri to Puerto Williams
BiblioRedes is a program from the government of Chile, which provides free computer and internet access to 387 public libraries across the country. This access especially allows Chileans in underrepresented areas to learn how to use the computer and the internet. One feature of this training is the ability to create their own website. The most interesting of this content can be found on the project's blog Contenidos Locales (Local Content).
Mexico: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 12 marks the feast day of the Virgen of Guadalupe in Mexico. Daniel Hernandez of Intersections provides a first-hand view of the crowd with pictures.
Argentina: Protest Against Uruguayan Paper Mill
Daniela Vilar of Grito Argentino [es] writes about a protest held in Buenos Aires against the paper mill in Uruguay and for care of the environment.
El Salvador: Documentary Film – Los López
A documentary film called Los López tells the story of Mirtala López, who worked during the El Salvadoran civil war in a refugee camp in Honduras, is making the rounds of theaters writes Jasmine Campos of Periodismo Cultural [es].
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