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July 4th, 2008
Americas: Region Celebrates Rescue of Betancourt and Other Hostages
· 01:47
The entire Latin American region celebrated with the people of Colombia upon hearing the news that ex-Presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages were rescued. In the operation named “Jaque,” Betancourt, 3 U.S. citizens and 11 members of the Colombian forces were freed after the rescue attempt. Bloggers from many countries throughout Latin America shared the excitement and wrote their own personal reflections. 1 comment · »»
June 16th, 2008
Guatemala: Activism Helps Remember the Disappeared
· 03:25
Guatemala's recent dark history includes approximately 40,000 citizens who disappeared during the armed conflict. Many bloggers keep their memory alive by discussing recent performance art exhibits and activism that helped end the annual military parades. 3 comments · »»
May 30th, 2008
Guatemala: Animal Del Monte Festival in Xela
· 03:29
Quetzaltenango or "Xela" was the site of an international poetry festival called Animal del Monte, which brought 40 poets from around Latin America. A big part of the festival was reaching out to surrounding communities by holding readings to local residents. The festival also highlighted the work of Guatemalan poets, who demonstrated that many fine works come from that country. 5 comments · »»
May 6th, 2008
Guatemala: Remembering Bishop Gerardi and His Report “Never Again!”
· 19:05
Ten years ago, Bishop Juan Gerardi released a report called “Guatemala, Never Again!,” which contained powerful testimonies of those forever affected by the armed conflict in Guatemala. The report provided graphic details and specific names of those who committed these crimes, and as a result, ultimately cost Bishop Gerardi his life. He was killed approximately 50 hours after the release of the report. A decade later, Guatemalan bloggers remember the man who brought much of what was happening in the war into the public consciousness. 0 comments · »»
April 28th, 2008
Guatemala: Celebrating Earth Day and Ways to Preserve
· 04:57
Guatemala's forests and natural beauty are a source of pride for many Guatemalans. However, environmental neglect and destruction are also a concern, and local bloggers provide thoughts on how to ensure their preservation. 2 comments · »»
April 7th, 2008
Guatemala: Using Blogs to Support Good Works and Raise Awareness
· 01:40
Guatemalan blogs are increasingly being utilized to promote the works of non-profit organizations, solicit funds to support worthy causes, or to raise awareness of important, but often unknown issues. Here are few examples of how blogs have been an important factor in promoting organizations and causes around the country. 3 comments · »»
March 18th, 2008
Guatemala: Public Support for the Death Penalty
· 17:01
Public support for the death penatly in Guatemala is high, especially in light of the high crime rates and the lack of security across the country. Bloggers are divided on the issue saying that the law should be enforced, while others see it as a contradiction and that it has not lowered crime rates. 2 comments · »»
March 16th, 2008
Blogger of the Week: Renata Avila Pinto
· 21:23
A lawyer by profession, Renata Avila Pinto brings us the voices of bloggers from Guatemala on Global Voices Online. Amira Al Hussaini interviews Renata about her voyage with blogging, her likes and dislikes and hopes for the future, in today's Blogger of the Week series. 8 comments · »»
Links about Guatemala
June 11th, 2008
A new archaeological park called “4 Balames” is set to open in the Petén Department in Guatmala. Claudia Navas of Ordinaria Locura [es] is looking forward to this new tourist attraction, which can help bring development and jobs to this much-needed part of the country
May 21st, 2008
Guate 360 [es] takes a look at local handicrafts in Guatemala and the people behind the creation of these works.
May 13th, 2008
The draft for the Guatemalan Creative Commons licenses that will be adapted to Guatemalan law enters public discussion [es] writes Javier Aroche.
April 14th, 2008
Luis Figueroa of Carpe Diem [es] writes about one of many people in Antigua, Guatemala that charge money to watch parked cars, so that “nothing happens to them.”
March 5th, 2008
Luis Figueroa of Carpe Diem [es] is pleased that the Guatemalan government halted the “Ethanol Law,” and that any switch to this alternative fuel should be voluntary, instead of forced.
Ronald Flores takes exception of a Guatemalan newspaper columnist's claim that there have not been any recent authors of importance. Flores provides examples of authors that he considers to be worthy of attention.
February 12th, 2008
Indigenous groups from various municipalities in Guatemala criticize the lack of progress in reducing poverty, which is especially prevalent in these communities, writes Democracia Multicultural [es].
January 29th, 2008
Ronald Flores reviews the newest book written by María del Carmen Aceña called “How to be Minister of Education in Guatemala, Implement Reforms and not Perish in the Process: Self-Help Manual.” Flores recommends this “useful” book about Aceña's experience in the Guatemalan government.
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