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August 31st, 2008

Americas: Celebrating BlogDay 

a small portrait of this author Eduardo Avila · 21:08
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August 31 is BlogDay around the world, which is an event where bloggers recommend 5 blogs to be discovered by others. The Latin American team from Global Voices Online is participating by collectively recommending 5 blogs from across the region. 2 comments · »»

August 30th, 2008

Peru: Views Towards the Indigenous Protests 

a small portrait of this author Juan Arellano · 12:19
The protests by indigenous groups in Northern Peru are not always understood in other parts of the country. Some bloggers examine attitudes and views by others, who often look down upon the indigenous groups saying that they are protesting for the wrong reasons or incapable of organizing themselves. 0 comments · »»

August 22nd, 2008

Peru: Government Attempts to Halt Protests in the North 

a small portrait of this author Juan Arellano · 00:37
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The news media has started to provide more coverage of the protests taking place in Northern Peru. The newspaper La República writes that the commission headed up by Environmental Minister Antonio Brack did not accomplish much. More and more indigenous groups are joining the cause and guarding important ... 0 comments · »»

August 17th, 2008

Peru: One Year After the Pisco Earthquake 

a small portrait of this author Juan Arellano · 16:47
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sample image for this postOne year after a powerful earthquake struck the southern part of Peru, many bloggers look back and note the lack of progress. Most of the blame falls on the local, regional, and national governmental officials that often promised a lot, but delivered very little. However, other bloggers remember the mobilization by Peruvians at home and abroad. 0 comments · »»

August 15th, 2008

Peru: Amazonian Indigenous Groups Protest New Governmental Decrees 

a small portrait of this author Juan Arellano · 21:26
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sample image for this postThe Aguaruna indigenous group in the Peruvian Amazon is protesting several governmental decrees that some say would make it easier for the government and oil companies to have access to their lands. By occupying a petroleum station, this group has attracted the support of other indigenous groups in the region and they draw attention to the effects caused by the oil companies. 1 comment · »»

August 14th, 2008

Video of Colombian refugees attacking a family in Chile raises concerns This is a Video post

a small portrait of this author Juliana Rincón Parra · 01:43
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A cell phone video where a group of people are seen attacking a family with sticks and stones, and leaving most of them unconscious, has been determined to show 10 Colombian refugees attacking a family of Peruvian residents getting home from a party in the town of Iquique in Chile on August 3rd 2008. This video evidence was used by the District Attorney in processing and imprisoning at least two of the Colombian refugees who were later released. 1 comment · »»

August 8th, 2008

Peru: Blogging About Food at Home and Abroad 

a small portrait of this author Eduardo Avila · 03:55
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sample image for this postPeruvian food has been receiving plenty of attention in the media, and bloggers are writing about their favorite dishes. Alejandro García of Peru Food provides the latest blog roundup about the subject of local cuisine found at home and in the diaspora communities. 0 comments · »»

August 2nd, 2008

Peru: Rancas Faces Off Against Mining Company 

a small portrait of this author Juan Arellano · 22:56
sample image for this postThe Peruvian community of Rancas has found itself in a struggle against the mining company Volcán. Some local leaders have been protesting the environmental damage caused by this profitable industry, and one blogger believes her site was reported as "inappropriate" because of her openly critical comments against the company. 0 comments · »»

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