Home » spanish

Colombia: Tensions and ‘Winds of War' with Venezuela

Posted by Julián Ortega Martínez on 20/11/2009

As a result of several incidents along the border, tensions have been escalating in the last few weeks between Colombia and Venezuela, two neighboring countries which already have strained relations.

Americas Colombia International Relations Politics Spanish Venezuela War & Conflict Weblog

---

Patrick Nadeaus Rainforest adds new life to your living space

Posted by AditiJ on 19/11/2009

Here is a beautiful installation that will give new life to your dwelling. Designed by Patrick Nadeau, the interesting fixing called the Rainforest consists of hanging domes enclosed in living plants. The French designer who has exhibited his...

Patrick Nadeau Rainforest Boffi Spanish moss Non-soil plants London Design Festival Green Environment

---

Western Sahara: Aminatou Haidar Deported

Posted by Jillian C. York on 18/11/2009

Aminatou Haidar is a leading activist for independence of the Western Sahara (from Morocco). On Friday, November 13 when, upon returning to Laayoune (a city in the Western Sahara region), she was arrested and subsequently deported. Jillian C. York rounds up the reactions of bloggers.

Diaspora English Freedom of Speech Governance Human Rights International Relations Law Middle East & North Africa Refugees Spanish War & Conflict Weblog Western Sahara

---

Colombia: Video interview of 12 year old drug dealer

Posted by Juliana Rincón Parra on 17/11/2009

Giovanni Lopera interviews Jorman, a 12 year old in a Colombian working class neighborhood who tells how he deals drugs to help at home with money, giving half his earnings (6 USD for 6 hours) to his mother. He was kicked out of school when they discovered his illicit activities and he is planning t ...

Americas Children Colombia Roundups Spanish Video Youth

---

Nicaragua: Farmers express thoughts on Rural Development through video

Posted by Juliana Rincón Parra on 17/11/2009

The Alzar las Voces (Raise the Voices) project in Nicaragua brings farmers in rural communities the possibility to speak out through video telling of their concerns, their projects, their wishes and ideas.

Americas Business Development Education Environment General Nicaragua Spanish Video Weblog

---