Latest posts by Eduardo Avila from February, 2009
Paraguay: Drunk Driving Fines
More than one million dollars have been collected as fines by Paraguayans who have been driving under the influence of alcohol writes Carlos Rodríguez of Rescatar [es].
Ecuador: Correa Stops in Loja
President of Ecuador Rafael Correa made a stop in the region of Loja as part of the traveling cabinet meeting. Voces Lojanas [es] wrote about the visit.
Colombia: The Latest Hostage Release and Opportunism
With the latest hostage release by the FARC in Colombia, Marsares of equinoXio writes that “opportunism also was present” and that each hostage “sought to be the centre of the attention and, of course, their own personal profits.”
Paraguay: Immigrants Tell Their Stories
It is a common story across Latin America, where immigrants set off to find greener pastures in neighboring or distant countries. It is no different for Paraguayans, who leave behind friends and family for other opportunities. Some of these stories are now being told on a blog called Somos Paraguayos (We Are Paraguayans), which invites immigrants across the globe to submit their firsthand stories about their experiences.
Dominican Republic: Contrasts in Transportation
There is a big difference between the new Metro system in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and other forms of vehicular transportation writes Rocío Díaz of Monaco [es].
Argentina: A Shortage of Coins
Ian of Good Airs [es] examines some of the theories behind the shortage of coins in Argentina.
Cuba: Internet in the Year 2011
Alejandro Perez of Bloggers Cuba [es] responds to an interview given by Boris Moreno, Vice-Minister of Information Technology and Communications and his outlook for the Internet in Cuba in the year 2011. Perez sees some contradictions when Moreno says that “we (the Ministry) are not interested in restricting the use...
Bolivia: New Authorities Take Power in Marka Dalence
Virginio Sandy describes and posts photos of the consecration and taking of power by the new indigenous authorities in his community of Marka Dalence [es] in the Department of Oruro, Bolivia.
Peru: El Comercio Newspaper Activates Comments
The Peruvian newspaper El Comercio recently activated the comments section on its online version writes Letra Suelta [es], but wonders whether its readers are capable of treating one another with respect.
Colombia: The Release of Alan Jara
Bogotá Subterranea [es] is celebrating the release of Alan Jara, a Colombian professor and former governor, who will held captive by the FARC for nearly 8 years.
Peru: Blogger Juan Sheput to Run for Mayor of Lima
Blogger Juan Sheput of Mate Pastor [es] has announced his plans to run for mayor of Lima, Peru in 2010 writes Pospost [es].
Honduras: Blog Directory Site
Catracho Blogs [es] is a new directory site for Honduran blogs and highlights various blogs from around the country.
Guatemala: BarCamp Set for March
BarCamp Guatemala is scheduled for March and Gustavo Reyes of Interactiva Web [es] has all of the details.
Bolivia: Participation in FITUR
Alexis Argüello Sandoval of Turisbo [es] takes a look at Bolivia's participation in the 2009 International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR).
Paraguay: Stadium Collapse Kills Two Police Officers
Daniel Ortiz of El Peatón [es] criticizes the authorities’ failure to inspect the Defensores del Chaco stadium, where two Paraguayan police were killed after part of the structure collapsed.
Chile: Film Festival at Catholic University in Santiago
Seventeen different Chilean films are being shown as part of the 33rd Catholic University Film Festival in Santiago beginning on February 14 through March 1 writes Notas Al Margen [es].
Paraguay: Good News for Diabetics
López Barrio has good news for diabetics in Paraguay [es] with the release of a new device to automatically release insulin which is being sponsored by the Paraguayan Diabetes Foundation (FUPADI).
Chile: Number of Unregistered Young Voters
Comparing the number of Chilean young people who are not registered to vote vs. the number who have signed up to use Facebook, Enzo Abbagliati of Cadaunadas [es] wonders why there are more using the social networking site.
Cuba: A Look at Sports Blogs
Sports form a large part of the Cuban identity and many blogs have been emerging on the island to discuss the topic. Even though there is a lack of comments and reader participation, they still serve a purpose especially to provide sporting information about the Cuban provinces. This article by Yudivián Almeida Cruz of Bloggers Cuba takes a look at some of these blogs.
Mexico: Protesting the Proposal to Illuminate Teotihuacán Pyramids
Nearly 200 protestors assembled near the Teotihuacán pyramids near Mexico City. They do not agree with the governor's proposal to illuminate the pyramids at night in order to attract more tourism saying that it will only further deteriorate the archaeological ruins writes Perla Cristal Gómez of Vivir México [es].
El Salvador: Partial Election Coverage
Hora Cero [es] comments on a recent published report that concluded that the press in El Salvador is favoring the ARENA party during the election season.
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