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Milton Ramirez

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Milton is an educator, a part-time blogger and advocates for the technology in Education. He holds a Ed. D., translates for GVO and has been working as a Math Teacher back in Ecuador. He lives in NY and his thoughts can be found at Education & Tech. TonNet is his online persona. At least, one of his blogs, is written in Spanish.

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12 April 2010

Ecuador: Dispelling Misconceptions About the Saraguro Indigenous Community

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The Saraguro indigenous community in Ecuador is facing challenges - young people lose many typical customs, as well as the ability to speak Kichwa. However, one blogger Angel Gualán is helping to preserve some of these traditions, as well as dispel some of the many misconceptions that some have of the Saraguro.

17 March 2010

Ecuador: The Yasuni-ITT Initiative

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In 2007, the Ecuadorian government unveiled the Yasuni-ITT Initiative, which would call for the oil reserves found in the Yasuni National Park to remain underground in exchange for compensation from the international community.

10 March 2010

Ecuador: Guayaquil Demands Greater Budget Allocation

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The municipal government of Guayaquil, Ecuador, recently held a "March for Dignity" demanding greater budget allocation from the central government. However, it was also an opportunity for its Mayor, Jaime Nebot, to take on a more visible political opposition to the President.

14 February 2010

Ecuador: Governmental Help for Haiti

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In Ecuador, the local press has focused on the efforts of the Ecuadorian government and its President, Rafael Correa and their role in bringing aid and support to Haiti.

14 January 2010

Ecuador: Radio Voice of Arutam Taken Off the Air

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Radio Voice of Arutam, which broadcasts to the indigenous community of the Shuar, was taken off the air because the Ecuadorian government said that it had incited violence during protests in 2009.

7 January 2010

Ecuador: The Year in Blogs 2009

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The new year is here, and blogger Carlos Correa takes a detailed look back in the year of Ecuadorian blogs and related technology events and occurrences throughout the country in 2009.

18 December 2009

Ecuador: Debates Over New Communication Law

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In Ecuador, there is an ongoing debate about a proposed Communication Law, which would require practicing journalists to hold degrees, require journalists to reveal sources, and other changes. Opponents are calling this a new 'Gag Law.'

24 November 2009

Ecuador: Technical University in Loja Hosts Campus Congress

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The Technical University of Loja, Ecuador will be the host of several days of educational and technological events. One of the organizers is Carlos Correa Loyola, who spoke to Global Voices about the planned activities.

11 September 2009

Ecuador: New Taxes Will Attempt to Help Economy

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The Ecuadorian government recently announced plans to implement several changes in the tax code, as a way to boost employment and help the economy. However, several economic bloggers are concerned about these changes.

1 September 2009

Ecuador: The Latest BarCamp Held in Santa Elena Province

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Ecuador's third BarCamp in 2009 took place on August 29, away from the larger cities, and was held in the province of Santa Elena with the special emphasis on technology for education and business.

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