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Protest performance against bullfighting in Bogota

Animal rights activists hold a massive art movement at the Plaza de Bolivar supporting the new initiative to review bullfighting politics....

by Leonardo Guzmán in Colombia on 09/02/2012

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Bolivians continue hunting endangered armadillos - La Paz

Bolivians continue to hunt endangered armadillos to create musical instruments, which are for sale at a carnival. Bolivia. 7th February 2012

by wara vargas lara in Bolivia on 08/02/2012

Business

Brazil awards airports concessions for 24.5 billion BRL - Sao Paulo

Brazil awards three airports concessions for 24.5 billion BRL .The periods of the concessions were differentiated by airport: 20 years for Guarulhos...

by Andre M. Chang in Brazil on 06/02/2012

09/02/2012 - Protest performance against bullfighting in Bogota - Colombia - Animal rights activists hold a massive...
08/02/2012 - Bolivians continue hunting endangered armadillos - La Paz - Bolivia - Bolivians continue to hunt endangered...
06/02/2012 - Raul Castro and Hugo Chavez close ALBA Summit XI - Venezuela - President Raul Castro and President...
05/02/2012 - Taiwanese New Year Celebration - Buenos Aires - Argentina - A colourful parade celebrating the...
05/02/2012 - Spring Festival Taiwan 2012 - Argentina - Argentina - The Spring Festival or Chinese New Year...
02/02/2012 - Malvinas/Falklands protests in Buenos Aires - Argentina - The official Movimiento Evita aligned...
01/02/2012 - President Evo Morales meets Indigenous groups over TIPNIS Dispute - Bolivia - President Evo Morales met with members...
29/01/2012 - Daily life for the homeless - Sao Paulo - Brazil - A homeless man washes his belongings in...
28/01/2012 - Bon Odori Japanese Festival - Argentina - Argentina - The traditional Bon Odori Japanese...
28/01/2012 - Clean-up continues after building Collapse - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil - A clean-up and search for bodies in the...

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Protest performance against bullfighting in Bogota

Politics

Protest performance against bullfighting in Bogota

Animal rights activists hold a massive art movement at the Plaza de Bolivar supporting the new initiative to review bullfighting politics. Bullfighting is commonly accepted in Colombian...
by Leonardo Guzmán, on 9th of February 2012
Bolivians continue hunting endangered armadillos - La Paz

Our World

Bolivians continue hunting endangered armadillos - La P...

Bolivians continue to hunt endangered armadillos to create musical instruments, which are for sale at a carnival. Bolivia. 7th February 2012
by wara vargas lara, on 8th of February 2012
Malvinas/Falklands protests in Buenos Aires

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Malvinas/Falklands protests in Buenos Aires

The official Movimiento Evita aligned with Argentina's government and the Movimiento Popular Revolucionario Quebracho held anti-British demonstrations at the British Embassy in Bue...
by Patricio Murphy, on 2nd of February 2012
Spring Festival Taiwan 2012 - Argentina

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Spring Festival Taiwan 2012 - Argentina

The Spring Festival or Chinese New Year celebration in China town by Taiwanese residents in Argentina. Buenos Aires. 5th February 2012.
by jasonkphoto Kung, on 5th of February 2012
Brazil awards airports concessions for 24.5 billion BRL - Sao Paulo

Business

Brazil awards airports concessions for 24.5 billion BRL...

Brazil awards three airports concessions for 24.5 billion BRL .The periods of the concessions were differentiated by airport: 20 years for Guarulhos, 25 years for Brasilia and 30 years ...
by Andre M. Chang, on 6th of February 2012
Taiwanese New Year Celebration - Buenos Aires

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Taiwanese New Year Celebration - Buenos Aires

A colourful parade celebrating the Taiwanese New Year took place in Chinatown with traditional dragon dancers delighting the crowds of on-lookers. Argentina. 5th February 2012
by Walter Pagliardini, on 5th of February 2012
Raul Castro and Hugo Chavez close ALBA Summit XI

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Raul Castro and Hugo Chavez close ALBA Summit XI

President Raul Castro and President Hugo Chavez closed the Bolivarian Alternative for the Peoples of America (ALBA) summit with the Venezuelan leader presenting the Cuban leader with a ...
by Nelson González Leal, on 6th of February 2012
Violent disturbance in Santiago de Chile

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Violent disturbance in Santiago de Chile

A group of masked protesters took place in violent riots outside the University of Santiago de Chile in the Central Station district following a student demonstration and were dispersed...
by Mario_Tellez Tellez, on 13th of January 2012
President Evo Morales meets Indigenous groups over TIPNIS Dispute

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President Evo Morales meets Indigenous groups over TIPN...

President Evo Morales met with members of the Southern Indigenous Council (CONISUR) who remain in vigil waiting for the outcome of a law that protects the Isiboro Sécure National Park a...
by wara vargas lara, on 1st of February 2012
Chinese New Year 2012 celebrations - Argentina

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Chinese New Year 2012 celebrations - Argentina

Chinatown held its first Chinese New Year in the Barrancas de Belgrano. Over a hundred dined and took part in cultural positions gave a festive air, attractive and memorable to visitors...
by jasonkphoto Kung, on 22nd of January 2012
Daily life for the homeless - Sao Paulo

Society

Daily life for the homeless - Sao Paulo

A homeless man washes his belongings in the street water. Poverty and development of favelas is currently one of the critical problems of Sao Paulo. Brazil. 29th January 2012
by Andre M. Chang, on 29th of January 2012
Clean-up continues after building Collapse - Rio de Janeiro

Our World

Clean-up continues after building Collapse - Rio de Jan...

A clean-up and search for bodies in the remains of three buildings that collapsed continues. 22 bodies have been found thus far, and more are expected. The disaster may have been caused...
by Juan Jimenez, on 28th of January 2012
Bon Odori Japanese Festival - Argentina

Arts & Entertainment

Bon Odori Japanese Festival - Argentina

The traditional Bon Odori Japanese dance festival was witnessed by a large number of spectators with the participation of Parraleños. Jose C. Paz, Buenos Aires. 28th January 2012
by Walter Pagliardini, on 28th of January 2012
Venezuela Expo Tattoo 2012 - Caracas

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Venezuela Expo Tattoo 2012 - Caracas

The second annual Venezuela Expo Tattoo 2012 with more than 200 national and international tattoo artists. Piercings, fashion shows, and music are also part of the event. Caracas, Venez...
by Sergio Alvarez, on 27th of January 2012
A visit to Chavin de Huantar

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A visit to Chavin de Huantar

Chavín de Huántar, which lends its name to the rich pre-Inca Chavín culture, is one of the oldest major cultures in Peru and thrived between 1500 BC and 400 BC. In 1985, UNESCO designat...
by marco simola, on 8th of September 2011
Jesus Vélez Loor on 11th day of hunger strike - La Paz

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Jesus Vélez Loor on 11th day of hunger strike - La Paz

Jesus Velez Loor is on his 11th day of a hunger strike at the door of the embassy of Panama to bring attention to his alleged torture for supposed immigration law violations. Bolivia. ...
by wara vargas lara, on 26th of January 2012
Rio de Janeiro buildings collapse leaves three dead

Society

Rio de Janeiro buildings collapse leaves three dead

The collapse of three buildings in Rio de Janeiro has left three people dead, with others missing, and some twelve people reported injured who were taken to nearby hospitals. Brazil. 26...
by Analia TEIXEIRA, on 26th of January 2012
Bull fighters perform at the improvised Plaza de Toros - La Paz

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Bull fighters perform at the improvised Plaza de Toros ...

Improvised bullring at a fair in the city of El Alto. In this run unlike the Spanish plazas, the bulls are not killed. The bullfighter, Andean, only shows his ability to play with the b...
by wara vargas lara, on 18th of April 2011
Alasitas Fair begins in Bolivia

Society

Alasitas Fair begins in Bolivia

The Alasitas fair was inaugurated in the town of La Paz, with a range of vendors and artisans selling all kinds of objects in miniature form. The fair is held in reverence of the indige...
by Natalie Fernandez., on 24th of January 2012
Alasitas Feast of Plenty Fair - Bolivia

Our World

Alasitas Feast of Plenty Fair - Bolivia

The feast of the Alasita is a centuries-old tradition and represents the feast of plenty, where people ask the god Ekeko for everything they want and need in the year ahead. The fair se...
by Fernando Miranda, on 24th of January 2012

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Saludos desde Mexico, Colegas

Submitted by Enrique Perez Huerta on Thu, 24/12/2009 - 21:50.

Saludos desde Mexico, Colegas de America del Sur.

El motivo de este mensaje es para desearles a todos y cada uno de ustedes para que disfruten estas fiestas de fin de año en compañía de sus seres mas queridos y allegados desearles que la felicidad no falte en tu hogar, así como en sus mesas jamás falte un pan, sal y agua para compartir hoy y siempre.
Y que el año 2010 que está por comenzar le traiga cosas buenas y se vean realizados todos sus planes y deseos...
Espero que pronto nos podamos encontrar con la complicidad de la casualidad y el destino y aprovechemos la ocasión para saludarnos personalmente, convivir y compartir... y por supuesto... Hacer Fotos…
Reciban un saludo y abrazo fraternal, Desde algún lugar en Territorio Nacional Mexicano…

Pd. Que el mundo se detenga mientras sean felices!!!
Sinceramente…

Enrique Pérez Huerta (olvidadodeldestino)

Se buscan fotos de

Submitted by Adrian Cottrell on Thu, 18/06/2009 - 16:16.

Se buscan fotos de manifestaciones iranies en America del sur.

12 JUNE: World Day against

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Wed, 10/06/2009 - 16:02.

12 JUNE: World Day against Child Labour
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Does any one have any info on

Submitted by Peter Manning on Thu, 04/06/2009 - 03:27.

Does any one have any info on protests etc on 4th June in Lima, Peru, regarding Tianamen aniversay, please send me a mesage peter.manning@hotmail.com or @teamsojourner on twitter

Chaves revelo el plan de la

Submitted by Wais B on Wed, 03/06/2009 - 11:03.

Chaves revelo el plan de la inteligencia de EE.UU que quiere asesinarlo cuando llege a El Salvador. Como esta reaccionado el publico a estas noticas?