Stories
May 2nd, 2008
Global: The price of food, the cost of despair
· 22:09
The crisis of skyrocketing food prices is affecting all economic groups in every corner of the world. Every day, it seems, high-priced food sends another country lurching through some crisis: demonstrations, riots, rumors of hoarding, falling governments, even deaths.
Global Voices is well positioned to follow the nuances of this complex ... 9 comments · »»
Americas: Insufficient Actions and Solutions for Food Crisis
· 21:00
Prices and shortages of food can be seen across Latin America, as many people are becoming desperate with the situation. Blame is being placed on the farmers and blame is being placed on the government for their failure to act or failure to act insufficiently. Bloggers are writing about what they are seeing around them, while others are writing about possible solutions. 2 comments · »»
April 15th, 2008
Argentina: Economist Blogs and Economy Policy
· 15:12
Economy blogs in Argentina have made a recent splash due to the interest in recent events involving protests and road blockades due to the economic policies of the govenment. Much of this has resulted in the need for better information about the conflict between the countryside and the government, which, according to many, was poorly covered by the media and which was plagued by generalizations. 0 comments · »»
April 6th, 2008
Argentina: high school students use online video to report their issues. 
· 19:31
By uploading a video on YouTube, argentinean high school students managed to get mass media's attention to their plight: the need for a building where they can receive classes. Currently the Ipem 112 “César Iñíguez Montenegro”, in Sebastián Elcano, a village to the north of the Cordoba capital in Argentina are receiving lessons at an elementary school. However, because the elementary school has double shifts, the high school students are forced to receive evening classes, as if it were a night school. 0 comments · »»
March 30th, 2008
Jorge Gobbi: Travel Blogs and Experiences From the Road
· 15:29
The grand city of Buenos Aires, Argentina is a favorite destination for many tourists. It is also the home of Global Voices' author for Argentina, Jorge Gobbi, who has been able to combine his love for traveling with blogging about the subject, both personally and professionally. In continuation of the series of Global Voices Online author profiles, Jorge also describes some of his favorite, as well as most unusual experiences while on the road. 4 comments · »»
March 25th, 2008
Argentina: Web Entrepreneurs in Palermo Valley
· 20:08
Web 2.0 entrepreneurs from Argentina gathered in a new Buenos Aires neighborhood called "Palermo Valley." The interest in these gatherings demonstrate that there are many projects in development, as well as many others who want to learn what it takes. These get-togethers attracted attendees who heard about the event through blogs and twitter messages, and also motivated others in Costa Rica and Chile to put on their own events for local entrepreneurs. 1 comment · »»
March 9th, 2008
Americas: International Women's Day Across the Region
· 03:03
Bloggers across Latin America celebrate International Women's Day and pay tribute to the hard-working, brave, and often, mistreated women from the region. Some honor particular women throughout history and others write about groups of mothers that defend the rights of others. For all, it is a celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women. 2 comments · »»
March 1st, 2008
Total lunar eclipse inspires vloggers
· 00:15
Videos from different countries show the total lunar eclipse, just in case you missed it or wish to relive the moment.The only total lunar eclipse for 2008 and the last one until Dec 21st 2010 took place last February 20th. 0 comments · »»
Links
April 28th, 2008
Fabio provides a list of bloggers scheduled to appear [es] and speak at the Buenos Aires book fair through May 10.
April 27th, 2008
Foreign tourists and Argentine nationals pay different fares for internal flights in the country. Argentina's Travel Guide provides some background information on the policy and that the law to eliminate this price differential has yet to be implemented.
The University of Buenos Aires (UBA) is free for its students, but Esteban Grinberg of De Todo Un Poco [es] suggests that a small monthly registration fee should be applied so that improvements can be made to the departments and so that students have greater duty to complete the work.
April 24th, 2008
María Florencia Puente of La Misionera [es] writes about Guaraní indigenous youth that recently joined the Argentine Armed Forces. The agreement will help both groups learn from one another.
April 22nd, 2008
A former Argentine congressional deputy asked that an episode from “The Simpsons” be banned for suggesting that former president Juan Perón was a dictator who “disappeared” people, writes Good Airs.
The Santo Domingo church in Buenos Aires recently resumed its guided tours. Robert from Line of Sight took part and provides a look inside with accompanying pictures.
April 12th, 2008
TBA Me Mata [es] published a video on the “new trains” that have been bought from Spain as used trains and writes, “the tragic thing is that these trains - over there they are waste - they are in better condition than any of the traincars that we travel on a daily basis.”
April 2nd, 2008
David Sasaki compiles a video complete with background information regarding the anti-protest held in Buenos Aires in support of President Cristina Kirchner and her policies, which has angered rural farmers and producers.
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