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August 13th, 2008

Ecuador: The Use of Media During Constitutional Referendum Campaign

Milton Ramirez · 01:20

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The media in Ecuador is frequent criticized for its content and its role in society. However, as the Referendum for the approval of the new Constitution fast approaches, the government is also a target of criticism for the amount of money spent for the campaign. The amount is at levels never seen in recent history. 0 comments · »»

July 28th, 2008

Ecuador: New Constitution Ready For Vote in Referendum

Milton Ramirez · 00:30

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A draft proposal for the new Constitution in Ecuador is ready for approval by a nationwide referendum to be held in September. However, reports of a Constituent Assembly under pressure, a change of assembly president, and questionable legal conditions placed on the text leave some unsure of their vote. In spite of this, local bloggers recommend that everyone read the entire 200-page text before making a decision and that it is important to be a part of the process. 2 comments · »»

July 21st, 2008

Ecuador: Interest in Literature Continues

Milton Ramirez · 05:39

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The ExpoLibro 2008 (Guayaquil Book Fair) recently came to a close, which according to organizers, drew hundreds of thousands of visitors with more than 210 stands. This proves that the reading is not dead, as had been predicted with the arrival of the internet. Interest in literary works is alive in well in Ecuador and during this past week, four authors contributed to the culture and literature of the country. 0 comments · »»

July 11th, 2008

Japan: View from Ecuador on WaiWai “Child Hunt”

Chris Salzberg · 08:05

WaiWai was a column in Japan's fourth largest newspaper Mainichi, published for years in the English version of their website and featuring some of the most scandalous (and mostly fabricated) articles from Japan's weekly tabloids, translated to English with added “embellishments”. In recent weeks, the story of WaiWai erupted on the Japanese Internet, users reacting to WaiWai's negative depiction of Japan. One Japanese blogger living in Ecuador wrote a blog post expressing outrage at a WaiWai article about Japanese supposedly "hunting" for children in Ecuador. 21 comments · »»

July 9th, 2008

Ecuador: Government Seizes Companies for Debt Collection

Milton Ramirez · 04:32

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The Ecuadoran government seized hundreds of businesses, including three television channels. Much of the media focuses on the fact that that television stations were targeted, however, the government says that it is a preventative decision in order to collect debts. The Treasury Minister resigned because he did not agree with the seizure, and local bloggers provide their thoughts whether the government was justified or whether it hurts the cause of free speech in the country. 0 comments · »»

July 4th, 2008

Americas: Region Celebrates Rescue of Betancourt and Other Hostages

Eduardo Avila · 01:47

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The entire Latin American region celebrated with the people of Colombia upon hearing the news that ex-Presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages were rescued. In the operation named “Jaque,” Betancourt, 3 U.S. citizens and 11 members of the Colombian forces were freed after the rescue attempt. Bloggers from many countries throughout Latin America shared the excitement and wrote their own personal reflections. 2 comments · »»

June 25th, 2008

Ecuador: Constituent Assembly President Steps Down

Milton Ramirez · 01:53

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The president of the Ecuadoran Constituent Assembly, Alberto Acosta, recently stepped down. Many local bloggers are wondering the role that President Rafael Correa and his political party had in this resignation. Others wonder about the future of the new Constitution and whether articles will be passed through without much discussion, now that a person considered to be fair is no longer presiding over the debate. 1 comment · »»

June 10th, 2008

Ecuador: Promoting Saraguro Indigenous Culture

Milton Ramirez · 01:49

Angel Gualan is proud to be a member of the Saraguro indigenous culture in Ecuador. He has taken steps to promote its culture, dances, and foods through the use of his blog, so that others can gain a better understanding of this indigenous group. 2 comments · »»

Links about Ecuador

August 15th, 2008

Christian Espinosa of Cobertura Digital [es] discovers that the “Free Hugs” phenomenon has arrived to Ecuador, with a YouTube video that shows these hugs given in the La Carolina park in Quito.

July 27th, 2008

“Cheers, Guayaquil on your Anniversary!” writes Alex Anazco of Cambiemos Ecuador [es]. He writes about its past, but also about its present, which boasts the best airport in Latin America according to an international business magazine.

July 17th, 2008

Angel Gualán provides two lessons on his blog for those interested in learning an Ecuadoran indigenous language of Kichwa, which is also spoken by his group the Saraguros.

July 11th, 2008

Nuestros Reflejos [es] invites all to the Book Fair currently being held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and which she is helping to organize.

July 6th, 2008

June 20th, 2008

The recent World Cup qualifying game between Colombia and Ecuador was covered by the newspaper HOY through the use of live twitter updates writes Christian Espinosa of Cobertura Digital [es].

June 8th, 2008

INKer [es] writes about and post photos of the recent visit by Ecuadoran president Rafael Correa to the province of Loja. Correa visited the local television station Ecotel and was warmly received.