Ecuador Decrees Three Days of National Mourning After the Death of Hugo Chávez.
Region: Ecuador
Written by Daniela Gallardo · Translated by Sally Seward The president of Ecuador, Rafael Correa (@MashiRafael [1]) [es], decreed three days of national mourning after the death [2] of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez. At the press conference that he gave from the Carondelet Palace, Correa said that “those who fight for life cannot declare themselves dead”. The Head of State sa... more
Views: 526Ecuador: Refugee Women and Girls Turning to Sex Work
Region: EcuadorThe VJ Movement video documentary Refugees turn to Sex Work in Ecuador [1] examines the situation with many Colombian women who had to migrate across the border into Ecuador due to violence. In many cases, without being able to gain legal employment, the women and their daughters find themselves turning to sex-work to make a living. youtu.be/Hq9NoHuXEQM In many cases, their requests for odd jobs to mak... more
Views: 1339Ecuador: In the Aftermath of a Police Revolt
Region: EcuadorEcuador is one of those nations that only catch’s the world’s attention when the government is overthrown; so about once a year. On September 30th Ecuador got its fifteen minutes for the year when rebelling police officers held the president hostage for half a day; but upon deeper examination a new, more violent and authoritarian patte... more
Views: 2051Secretary Clinton Visits Ecuador; Immigration Law Questioned
Region: Ecuador
For a period of four hours the U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, was an illustrious guest in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. At noon, Clinton arrived at the Carondelet Palace, the headquarters of the Ecuadorian government, for a meeting with Ecuadorian president and pro tempore head of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), Rafael Correa. In her message, Clinton eloquently said, &ldqu... more
Views: 2599Chichen Itza, the descent of the feathered serpent
Region: EcuadorI discovered one of the most curious phenomena of the planet, which takes place during the winter equinox, and in the summer, in the pyramid of Kukulkan, the most important Mayan site.During the equinoxes the sun is directly over Ecuador, making the day and night have the same duration in all the earth. Just then, around September 22 and March 1 during the summer equinox, thousands of visitors waiting in front of the p... more
Views: 2156Ecuador: The Legacy of Indigenous Leader Mama Tránsito
Region: Ecuador
By Milton Ramirez Indigenous communities, civil rights activists, and other Ecuadorians are mourning the passing of one of its social leaders, Rosa Elena Tránsito Amaguaña. As a “Creator of a new Ecuador,” she was one of the fundamental pillars of the Ecuadorian Indigenous Movement, alongside Dolores Cacuango [es], also known as Mama Dulu, and the writer Nela Martínez [es]. “Mam... more
Views: 2799Ecuadorans Decry Constitutional Referendum Campaign
Region: Ecuador
Posted by Milton Ramirez to Global Voices Online August 10 is considered Ecuador's national holiday because on that date in 1809, the people of Quito led by national hero Eugenio Espejo declared their independence from Spain. Ecuadorans home and abroad celebrate Independence Day with flag-raisings, fireworks, music festivals, cultural exhibits and much more. However, the blogosphere still has the upcoming Referendum o... more
Views: 1829Ecuador: President Correa Criticized During European Visit
Region: Ecuador
by Milton Ramirez Last week we reported that Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa was received warmly in Spain and proved to have a different relationship with the King of Spain, and did not necessarily follow the lead of Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez, as has been reported. Yet, Correa encountered plenty of criticism from members of the crowds for his apparent inaction on the demands of the... more
Views: 1901Ecuador: A Weekend of Free Software Throughout the Country
Region: Ecuador
by Milton Ramirez Throughout Latin America the “Latin American Festival of Installation of Free Software” (FLISOL 2008) recently concluded. This event, which has been held since 2005, has as its main objective to promote the use of free software, presenting its philosophy, its scopes and development. During the event, the diverse local communities of free software (in each country, in each city/locality), ... more
Views: 1875Ecuador: Joining the Creative Commons Community
Region: Ecuador
- by Milton Ramirez During a well-advertised event, Ecuador has joined other countries that offer free distribution of information and content under the guidance of licenses called Creative Commons. Delegations from Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Dominican Republic and Cuba arrived the day before the event to take part in ... more
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