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Adam Isacson laments the forced withdrawal of Colombian congressman (and blogger), Pedro Arenas in the upcoming elections because of security concerns.
Sangroncito tackles race and class in Brazil, noting that most Brazilians avoid discussing race by bringing up class instead.
Kevin Aylward of the 2005 Weblog Awards has announced the nominees for “best Latino, Caribbean, or South American blog.” He explains that the finalists were selected after a call for nominations in November.
Robert Wright, playing on the word “forro,” which can mean either “condom” or “idiot” in Argentine slang, has more photos of the famous obelisco in Buenos Aires covered by a pink condom.
Miguel Centallas has a new graphic of the latest pre-electoral poll while Eduardo Ávila, after taking a walk around Cochabamba, reflects on just who this election should be for.
Karen Walrond posts the email of a reader who attacks her multi-ethnic identity. The post inspires a small mountain of comments offering their support and analysis of race perceptions in Trinidad and Tobago compared to the United States.
Rezwan on the royal treatment Bill Gates is getting on his visit to Bangladesh.
Nice to note year after year, Bangalore Pride Parade is improving a lot. Hope next year we see some recoreded...
I do not support capital punishment, in this instance there have no other alternative. What these killers have done is...
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Next time we will be there again :)