Stories about Peru from December, 2007
Peru: Controversy in the Vote for Best Blog 2007
Peruanista [es] objects to the vote for “Best Peruvian blog of 2007″ held at the blog Utero de Marita [es], saying that there is a huge difference between best blog and the most popular blog, among other reasons.
Peru: Traveling and Photography
Luis Yupanqui Mesías of Peru Viajero [es] recounts some of the sites that he visited and photographed in 2007 and thanks his readers for accompanying him along the way.
Peru: The Disappearance of Aymara Language?
Utero de Marita [es] discusses a statement made by director of the National Culture Institute, who predicted that the indigenous language Aymara will disappear in the next seven years in Peru.
Peru: The Purchase WONG Supermarkets
A Chilean company recently purchased the Peruvian supermarket chain WONG. Juan Sheput of Mate Pastor [es] writes about some possible implications for the country.
Peru: Sculptures of Amazon Indigenous Groups
Juan Arellano of Globalizado [es] posts pictures and explanations of a series of sculptures depicting Amazon indigenous groups during his recent trip to Iquitos.
Peru: Gratitude for Free Trade Agreement
Peru's Congress recently approved the Free-Trade Agreement with the United States. Juan Sheput of Mate Pastor [es] writes about a personal handwritten note from George W. Bush sent to former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo thanking him for his previous work in making the agreement happen.
Peru: All About Alan García
Peruvian president Alan García is a favorite subject for bloggers to write about. The subjects include García's foray into the world of journalism and questions whether he actually writes the opinion pieces. In addition, other bloggers discuss the president's latest approval ratings and his proposal to change the trials law, which would benefit extraditated ex-president Alberto Fujimori.
Peru: Lima Book Fair
Juan Arellano of Globalizado [es] visited the 28th Annual Book Fair in the Miraflores neighborhood of Lima.
Peru: Sexual Orientation Discrmination
The Peruvian Congress is debating whether to ratify the Ibero-American Agreement on the Rights of Young People, which would include the topic of sexual orientation. El Blog de Morsa [es] writes why some sectors are hesitant.
Peru: Paying No Attention to Rules and Regulations
Susana Frisanch of Gran Combo Club [es] is baffled by some Peruvians, who discount rules and regulations and cites a few recent examples.