Stories about Argentina from May, 2007
Argentina: Kirchner and Twitter
Could it be? LamarK! was recently added by President Nestor Kirchner as his friend on twitter or at least someone passing as the Argentine leader. However, he didn't fall for the troll, but it was still pretty funny.
Argentina: Too Many Airports Not in Service
Jorge Gobbi's Blog de Viajes [ES] discusses the strange figure in that nearly half of the airports in Argentina are currently out of commission.
Argentina: Recap of Mayoral Debate
Robert of Line of Sight had plenty to say about the recent Mayor of Jefe de Gobierno debate for the June 3 elections. The three candidates participated in a forum on the political program “A Dos Voces,” which led to some chaos during the open floor debate.
Argentina: New Citizen's Media Project, Grito Argentino
Pablo Mancini looks forward to the launch of the new site [ES] Grito Argentino on May 25. LamarK! also reveals more details about this new site, described as [ES], “the first citizen's participatory project of its kinds in our country, which originates completely from the web. The idea is sponsored...
Americas: Copa America Blog
For fans of the “beautiful game”, a new blog site dedicated to the biennual football tournament, the Copa America, will come as a welcome surprise. The Copa America 07 Blog will feature news and stories about the South American national teams and guests, that will participate in this tournament in...
Argentina: Election Coverage on Mobile Phones
Election coverage in Argentina is moving to mobile phones according to the blog Prixma [ES]. The daily La Nación, in addition to publishing a regular website with election news, will now offer election news via text messages. Interested individuals can even follow elections results in these formats.
Argentina: When the Trains Stop Running
What happens when a strike halts all movement on Buenos Aires’ subway system? According to Cintra at GoodAirs, all hell breaks loose. The local buses were overflowing more than capacity and city taxis were impossible to hail. Even local trains and plane transport was far from business as usual due...
Argentina: Kirchner's Role in the Upcoming Elections
Martin Varsavsky [ES] writes a thorough overview of the national elections to take place in October of 2007. Among the topics he discusses is the role of Nestor Kirchner and his wife, as the probably presidnetial candidate.
Argentina: Buying Bus Tickets
Ever wanted to travel overland in Argentina? Chances are you would depart from Buenos Aires’ Retiro station. The approximately 200 different bus companies can be a bit overwhelming. Argentina's Travel Guide provides instructions on how to maneuver through the busy station.
Argentina: Free Wi-Fi in Internet City
eBlog [ES] compares how simple it is to access free wi-fi in Buenos Aires, than in New York. Many bars and cafes in the Argentine capital, which he gives the name Ciudad Internet (Internet City) are offering the service to attract more customers.
Argentina: The Voting Habits of #10
Cronicas Argentinas [ES] is a blog that follows news of the country's most famous footballer, Diego Armando Maradona. The country is in full election mode, with posters, advertisements and campaign signs covering all. Many citizens already have their choices made for their ballot, but Juan Pablo Meneses writes about how...
Argentina: Buenos Aires Elections on Second Life
Pablo Mancini writes about plans for an election simulation that will take place on Second Life. Some comments worry that some non-Buenos Aires Second Life users may decide to vote and skew the results.
Argentina: Trashology
The newspaper Clarin recently published a study about the garbage tossing habits of residents in Buenos Aires. The blog Pasa en Buenos Aires [ES] asks its readers to take a look at their own trash and determine “what does it say about you?” Many readers provide feedback in the comments...
Americas: The Prospects of ALBA and Banco Sur
At Peru Politico [ES], Mariana Costa breaks down whether the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (or ALBA for its initials in Spanish) and the Banco Sur will be good for the integration of the region. She is hopeful for the prospects of the Banco Sur, which will provide an alternative...
Blogs and social participation: the coverage of the Neuquen conflict in Argentina
In the last few weeks, a series of protests by teacher unions from the Argentinean Patagonian provinces has been all over the news. In particular, this attention was even bigger after the murder of Carlos Fuentealba, a teacher that participated in a protest on one of the routes by the local police force. The seriousness of the events not only mobilized the traditional media, but also many blogs started to cover the events. An outstanding blog in this coverage is Pensamientos Despeinados [ES]. Ezequiel Apesteguia, one of the collective blog members answered a few questions about this citizen's coverage.
