Latest posts by Eduardo Avila from April, 2009
Mexico: Easter Week Activities in Monterrey
There are activities for all ages during the holidays around Easter Week in Monterrey, Mexico including a Pixar exhibit for children writes Perla Cristal Gómez of Vivir México [es]
Colombia: Representative in the YouTube Symphony
John Wilson González, who plays the trombone, is representing Colombia in the YouTube Symphony writes Campus Comunicativo [es].
Bolivia: The Anniversary of Chaguaya
The community of Chaguaya on the Bolivian Altiplano recently celebrated its anniversary. Cristina Quisbert of Bolivia Indigena [es] has photographs of the ceremony.
Mexico: University for Senior Citizens
A new university for senior citizens in Mexico City has been opened and Jessica Uribe of Vivir México [es] has details about the courses and programs offered for its students.
Peru: Broadband Internet for Iquitos
Juan Arellano of Globalizado [es] introduces the campaign “Broadband Internet for Iquitos,” which aims to improve this service to the Peruvian town located in the Amazon region.
Bolivia: Unlikely and Historic 6-1 Win Over Argentina
With head coach Diego Maradona and his squad of superstars in La Paz to face Bolivia in a World Cup qualifying football match, it was expected to be another easy victory for Argentina ranked 6th in the world. However, it was the Bolivian team that shocked the entire continent with at the unexpected 6-1 victory bringing about renewed hope and faith in the national team.
Chile: Talca Mayor Orders Removal of Sidewalk Vendors
In Chile, Maulee.cl [es] writes about the protest against the mayor of Talca who ordered that sidewalk vendors be removed from the area surrounding the bus terminal.
Mexico: Next US Ambassador Speculation
Ana Maria Salazar writes about US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to Mexico and speculation on the next US ambassador and what it might mean for relations between the two countries.
Guatemala: The Poor State of the Buses
The poor state of buses in the Zona 21 area of Guatemala City was the reason for a group of passengers protested and were forced to find another mode of transportation [es] during the morning rush hour.
Argentina: Suggestion from Walter the Taxi Driver
Layne Mosler of Go Where the Taxista Takes You receives a a restaurant suggestion from “Walter” a taxi driver from Buenos Aires, Argentina who had been shot while changing a tire and who had only recently returned to work.
Ecuador: The Pawkar Raymi Celebration
The celebration of Pawkar Raymi is filled with flowers and fruit [es] as described by Angel Gualan at the San Lucas parish in Loja, Ecuador.
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