Latest posts by Eduardo Avila from August, 2009
El Salvador: Number of H1N1 Cases Leveling
Hunnapuh [es] notes that cases of the H1N1 virus have been leveling off in El Salvador and wonders whether it is due to the measures of keeping children out of schools. However, with the school year soon to restart, there might be a resurgence in the number of cases.
El Salvador: Dangerous Month of August
August is a typical vacation month throughout El Salvador. However, Juan Carlos Sura Amaya of Sura's Way [es] laments the large number of deaths around this time due to alcohol-related traffic accidents and drownings.
Guatemala: Pilgrimages to the Chi-Ixim Church
Nelson Benjamin Pérez Paque posts a history and photos of the church in Chi-Ixim church located in the Guatemalan municipality of Tactic. It has become a site for pilgrimages where the faithful often climbs 1 km to reach the church, which is said to produce miracles.
Guatemala: Water Rights in the Country
“Who owns the water in Guatemala?” asks Rudy Girón of Antigua Daily Photo and will start a series of post and photos on water rights in the country.
Peru: Teacher Guides for XO Laptops
OLPC News introduces XO Laptop Teacher Guides that were produced in Peruthat contain tips for teachers on how to incorporate the laptops into the school curriculum.
Bolivia: Free Software Activist Richard Stallman Visits
Hugo Miranda of Angel Caido [es] writes about the arrival of free and software activist Richard Stallman to Bolivia and the activities planned during his visit.
Dominican Republic: Fire at the Autonmous University of Santo Domingo
In the Dominican Republic, Duarte 101 [es] has images and twitter updates from the fire at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo.
Mexico: Dangerous Work for Tamale Vendors in US
El Nahual of México Para Los Mexicanos [es] comments on a recent media piece on the dangerous life of a tamale vendor in the United States.
Mexico: XIV Folklore Festival in Zacatecas
Zacatecas Vive [es] took video of the recent XIV Folklore Festival in Zacatecas, Mexico, which featured entries from all over the world.
Honduras: San José Accord to Settle Crisis
Janpedrano [es] takes a look at the San José Accord, which is the preliminary result from the Costa Rican president Oscar Arias-led negotiations between former Honduran president Manuel Zelaya and the interim president Roberto Micheletti.
Mexico: Narcotrafficker Arrested During Church Service
One of Mexico's biggest drug deals Miguel Angel Beraza Villa, also known as “La Troca” was arrested during a church service in Michoacan. The Mex Files writes that the apprehension during a Quinceañera service appeared by some to be “an attack on Mexican tradition” and provides some historical background on...
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