A multifariously talented artist in the world of music, Argentinean Daniel Raijman takes the concept of being well rounded to the next level with his extensive resume as a leading guitarist and film composer. His skill as a musician has been eminent since his youth, but that doesn’t mean that he didn’t have to work […]
Have a very Merry Snowden Christmas this year!
The following is a underacted copy of a transcript of Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden Alternative Christmas message: Hi, and Merry Christmas. I’m honored to have the chance to speak with you and your family this year. Recently, we learned that our governments, working in concert, have created a system of worldwide mass surveillance, watching […]
Fatal Gas Tanker Explosion in Mexico
Written by J. Tadeo · Translated by Elizabeth he explosion of a gas tanker has left at least 19 people dead and 36 injured, according to the latest reports [1]. The blast occurred in Ecatepec de Morelos County (State of Mexico [2]) early in the morning of May 7, 2013. Ecatepec is part of Greater […]
The Struggle for Undocumented Youth
By Robert Valencia Hundreds of thousand of young undocumented immigrants rejoiced at the news: President Barack Obama’s Government authorized registration for the deferred action plan, which allows them to resolve their immigratory and laboral status for two years. Some of the requirements to qualify for the plan are [1] [es]: applicants must be not more than 31 years old by June […]
United States: Occupy Wall Street Returns
Written by Robert Valencia and Translated by Eleanor Staniforth This post is part of our special coverage #Occupy Worldwide [1]. Many people were questioning Occupy Wall Street’s future after the eviction from Zuccotti Park and the harsh weather conditions which prevented the occupiers from camping out last winter. However, according to the occupiers themselves, the movement never disappeared […]
Panama: The Indigenous Leader Who Took on the Government
Written by Ariel Moreno and Translated by Betsy Galbreath This post is part of our special coverage Indigenous Rights [1]. Panama went through one of the biggest crises it has seen since democracy was restored in 1989 when the indigenous people of Gnobe-Bugle decided to take over the highway on January 31, 2012, [2] protesting mining and construction of hydroelectric facilities […]