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September, 2011

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Stories from September, 2011

26 September 2011

Bolivia: Mobilization in Support of Indigenous Marchers

Written by Eduardo Avila · Latin America

In the past month, indigenous highway protest marchers in Bolivia have received widespread support from residents of cities on their route donating food and supplies, as well as from many Twitter users using the hashtag #TIPNIS.

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Bolivia: Police Repression of Indigenous Marchers in Yucumo

Written by Eduardo Avila · Latin America

The Bolivian indigenous march against a planned highway reached a standstill with the blockade of pro-government groups in the town of Yucumo. On September 25, uniformed police officers launched tear gas at men, women and children, causing diverse nationwide reactions.

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Brazil: The Real Value of Half Price Tickets

Written by Fernando Sapelli · Translated by Fernando Sapelli · Latin America

Even though there is a federal law in Brazil for half price tickets to cultural shows - as the greatest portion of the public can only afford half of the total value - the events charge even higher amounts. Fernando Sapelli explains why.

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Georgia: Virtual Facebook Parliamentary Speaker Election Game

Written by Mirian Jugheli · Central Asia & Caucasus

Ahead of next year's parliamentary election in Georgia, the ruling party continues in its attempt to harness the power of social media to attract interest in the electoral process from social media users. Mirian Jugheli reports.

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USA: The Real and Digital Unite for Latin American Literature

Written by Yarisa Colon · Translated by Jen Fumero · North America

La Casa Azul - an online bookstore - has recently announced it is going to collaborate with a new bookstore located in Washington Heights, New York. Word Up (@wordupbooks) has two goals: to spread Latin American literature and independent bookstores.

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Zambia: Starting Life Under a New Leader

Written by Gershom Ndhlovu · Sub-Saharan Africa

Zambians have started life under newly elected president Michael Sata who was inaugurated on September 23, 2011, three days after the elections which ended 20 years of rule by the MMD government. Netizens on various social network platforms have expressed different views on the inauguration and the new presidency.

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Updates from September, 2011

29 September 2011

Bahamas

As a missing child is found dead, Weblog Bahamas says: “I would call on Prime Minister Ingraham to not wait until next Monday to make a statement to the nation on crime. The time to act is now… and we must act swiftly and prudently.”

• Janine Mendes-Franco

Cuba

Uncommon Sense continues to keep a close eye on three members of the Damas de Blanco who were arrested recently, as well as political prisoner Sara Martha Fonseca, whose son was allegedly attacked after trying to obtain information about his jailed parents.

• Janine Mendes-Franco

Jamaica

Bruce Golding yesterday confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister and Leader of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party, which according to Girl With a Purpose, means that the country should brace itself for “political maneuvering, with many speeches and media appearances by all candidates.”

• Janine Mendes-Franco

Mexico

The Mexican Supreme Court failed by one vote to overturn a Baja California law that declares that life begins at conception. Aguachile calls this “tragic news” and argues that in “In other states, PRI and PAN local legislators will feel emboldened by the Supreme Court decision to press similar legislation.”

• Silvia Viñas

Venezuela

“Renewed rumors about Chavez's health have led to a new round of jockeying for power and influence in Caracas”: Bloggings by boz comments on “Venezuela's succession void”, an issue he also blogged about in July.

• Silvia Viñas

Chile

In Indigenous News, Ryan Seelau reports that “on October 4th and 5th, Indigenous leaders from across Chile will meet with the Chilean Congress to discuss the implementation of ILO [International Labor Organization] Convention 169, and particularly, the right to consultation.”

• Silvia Viñas

Brazil

Thalita, from the blog Futepoca, comments [pt] on a lingerie advertisement featuring the Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen that has been object of intense discussion because of its alleged sexist content.

• Raphael Tsavkko Garcia

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Interesting read. Thanks for sharing!
Great article that addressed the matter concisely and with appropriate supplemental material.