Stories about Peru from October, 2007
Peru: Continuing Investigation into Allegations Against Toledo
El Blog de Morsa [ES] is not sure who to believe in regards to the ongoing investigation into allegations that former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo raped a young woman.
Peru: Help for a Sick Nephew
Tan sólo unas burbujas [ES] asks blog readers for help and asks for doctor recommendations to help her very sick nephew in Lima, Peru.
Peru: Memories, Re-encounters and Roots
Alejandro of Peru Food writes a in-depth summary post titled “Memories, Re-encounters, Roots” regarding his recent trip to his native Peru.
Peru: Census Day
On Sunday, October 21, Peruvians were counted as part of the National Census. However, with such a massive undertaking, problems would surely arise. Bloggers reported inexperienced census-takers, a lack of security for census workers, and the fuss over the lack of transportation.
Peru: Religion Question on Census
Eduardo Villanueva of Casi Un Blog Mk. II [ES] is puzzled by the Peruvian census question that asks about religion and writes, “I do not want to, nor do I need to reveal to the INEI that I am agnostic….why are they asking me something that is not constitutionally legal...
Peru: Purchase of OLPC Computers
Desde El Tercer Piso [ES] reflects upon the Peruvian government's decision to participate in the One Laptop Per Child project with the purchase of 40,000 XO computers.
Peru: Señor de los Milagros Procession
Juan Arellano of Globalizado [ES] publishes photos of the Señor de los Milagros (Lord of the Miracles) religious procession in Lima, Peru.
Americas: The Kick Off for World Cup Qualifiers
The road to the World Cup South Africa 2010 began this past weekend in South America. The Global Voices Latin American team joined forces to bring you reactions from across the continent as some teams marked surprising victories, while others felt the sour taste of defeat.
Peru: Problems With the Census
With the latest Peruvian census scheduled for October 21, Jose Alejandro Godoy of Desde El Tercer Piso [ES] writes that there are still unresolved issues such as the lack of sufficient number of volunteers.
Peru: Bloggers React to Gore Announcement
Juan Arellano of Globalizado [ES] provides the latest reaction by Peruvian bloggers regarding the announcement of Al Gore as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Peru: How the Media Handled the Allegations Against Toledo
A Peruvian Congressman made allegations against former President Alejandro Toledo that he was involved in a rape of a young woman. Even though subsequent contradictory statements from the alleged victim and witnesses have not proven that Toledo did or did not commit the crime, the Peruvian press was quick to cast judgment. Peruvian bloggers took notice that Toledo seems to receive special treatment from the media, and this latest allegation was one more opportunity to place him on the front pages.
Peru: Forced Sterilization Investigation Reopened
Jose Alejandro Godoy of Desde El Tercer Piso [ES] writes about the reopening of the investigation of forced sterilizations during the Fujimori administration in Peru.
Peru: Toledo and Humala Meet
Reports from Peru state that former president Alejandro Toledo and the runner up in the most recent election, Ollanta Humala recently met and could be forming an unlikely alliance. Silvio Rendon of Gran Combo Club [ES] provides his analysis on the matter.
Peru: Superman at Machu Picchu
Superman meditates at the
Peru: Protest For and Against Fujimori
Gran Combo Club [ES] writes about recent anti- and pro-Fujimori protests in Lima.
