Articles Written by:    MILTON RAMIREZ     

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Ecuador: Technical University in Loja Hosts Campus Congress

During a conversation via Skype, Correa said that the UTPL's ultimate goal is to “become the premier technology university in the country,” and for the institution to ultimately transform itself into being the “premier [technology university] in Latin ...

From MILTON RAMIREZ, Global Voices Online,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: U.S. Congress,  Creative Commons,  Skype,  Luis Miguel,  Barcamp

Ecuador: New Taxes Will Attempt to Help Economy

Finding ways to improve the nation's economy has been one of the Ecuadorian government's main concerns over the past year. With the increase in the price of gasoline, there is even more pressure to create jobs and provide relief to those most affected ...

From MILTON RAMIREZ, Global Voices Online,  11 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Rafael Correa,  Creative Commons

Ecuador: The Latest BarCamp Held in Santa Elena Province

Photo of BarCamp Santa Elena by Calu77 and used under a Creative Commons license. José Sandoval of Dourmond's Blog traveled 12 hours from his city Loja, in order to attend the BarCampSE [es]. He is an expert on management and information technology, ...

From MILTON RAMIREZ, Global Voices Online,  1 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Creative Commons,  Facebook Inc.

Ecuador: All Aboard the Trolley Bus

That is why October 24, 1995 became a historical date for Quito because the first 14 trolley bus prototypes arrived and were enthusiastically received by the people. That is how the Trolley Quito Co. [es] (CTQSA for its initials in Spanish) started to ...

From MILTON RAMIREZ, Global Voices Online,  30 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Twitter Inc

Ecuador: The Frustrations of Being a Writer

It may take time until Ecuador produces another writer of the stature of Jorge Adoum. However, the culture of reading in Ecuador is alive and strong, and is given a push from a group of young writers intent on putting their mark on Ecuadorian ...

From MILTON RAMIREZ, Global Voices Online,  26 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Paulo Coelho

Ecuador: Two New Bus Stations Open in Quito

In Ecuador, the capital city of Quito is a ground transportation hub, and one can reach virtually every place in the country by hopping on a bus. During the second week of July, the Municipal Division of Transportation and Public Works (EMMOP for its ...

From MILTON RAMIREZ, Global Voices Online,  4 Aug 2009

Ecuador: Woman Attempts to Auction Virginity Online in Spain

An Ecuadorian immigrant living in Valencia, Spain decided to put her virginity up for an online auction to help pay for medical care for her ailing mother. The ads were eventually taken down, not without attracting strong reactions in blogs and in ...

From MILTON RAMIREZ, Global Voices Online,  28 Jul 2009
Related Topics: Creative Commons

Ecuador: The Passing of Writer Jorge Enrique Adoum

It is not often when the media and bloggers write about the same topic of national interest in Ecuador. That recently happened with the passing of a man often considered to be one of the greatest poets in Latin America. Ecuadorians are mourning the ...

From MILTON RAMIREZ, Global Voices Online,  12 Jul 2009
Related Topics: United Nations,  Pablo Neruda,  Jorge Andrade,  Google Inc.

Ecuador: State Contracts With President's Brother Raise Concerns

Aluminum sculpture of the Virgen of Quito at the cuspid of El Panecillo. Photo used under Creative Commons license by http://www.flickr.com/photos/tacvbo/ Mi crítica no es personal, sino ideológica. Los escándalos de Fabricio son la punta de un iceberg ...

From MILTON RAMIREZ, Global Voices Online,  29 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Rafael Correa,  Creative Commons

Ecuador: Galapagos Islands Advance in 7 New Wonders Competition

Ecuador's Galapagos Islands have advanced to the next round in the online competition for the 7 New Wonders of the World. These islands boast some of the most diverse flora and fauna in the world and has attracted many tourists to the area, along ...

From MILTON RAMIREZ, Global Voices Online,  16 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Creative Commons,  UNESCO

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