“¿Y qué es un cementerio?”
Entramos al cementerio de la Recoleta en Buenos Aires y Elisa, mi hija de cuatro años, en seguida nos preguntó dónde estábamos. Como la mayoría de los niños de 4 años (supongo), nunca había estado en un cementerio.
Nos hicimos los locos cuando nos preguntó qué era un cementerio; no sabíamos cómo reaccionaría, y yo todavía no comenzaba a sacar fotos.
Saqué muchas, pero estas son mis favoritas:
¡He vuelto! Después de meses ajustándome a esta nueva etapa con dos niños, más trabajo y otras cosas, vuelvo a dedicar unos minutos a este blog que ya estaba demasiado abandonado.
La semana pasada regresamos de pasar dos semanas en Buenos Aires. Estaré publicando una serie de posts con fotos del viaje en estos días (o semanas…¡no puedo prometer nada!).
Comenzamos con el Jardín Japonés en Palermo.
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I’m back! After months adapting to this new stage with two kids, more work and other projects, I’m back to dedicate a few minutes to this blog.
Last week we returned from two weeks in Buenos Aires. I’ll publish a series of posts with photos from the trip in the coming days (or weeks…can’t promise anything!)
Let’s start with the Jardín Japonés in Palermo.
I know it’s been kind of quiet around here…
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Sé que ha estado todo muy silencioso por aquí…
It’s his fault 
I’ll be back in February!
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Es su culpa ¡Vuelvo en febrero!
This is what we published this week at Global Voices Latin America:
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Colombia: Cali organiza su tercer Barcamp, Juan Arellano:
El próximo lunes 17 de diciembre se llevará a cabo la tercera edición del Barcamp Cali, un evento de Cultura Libre organizado en la ciudad de Cali, Colombia. El evento ha generado expectativa entre los cibernautas caleños, quienes ya están tuiteando al respecto con la etiqueta #barcampcali3.
Striker’s ‘Scorpion Kick’ Goal Makes Bolivian Football History, Pablo Andrés Rivero:
Gastón Mealla, a 24 year-old Bolivian striker, made an improbable heel volley, a ‘scorpion kick’, scoring from outside the box during a local first-division match. FIFA nominated the goal to the 2012 Puskás Award. Despite not making the top 3 goals of the year, Gastón Mealla’s astonishing scorpion kick will remain as one of the most spectacular goals of Bolivian football history.
#Sopacriolla o el duro camino a la regulación de los ISP en el Perú, Juan Arellano:
En un post anterior comentamos sobre el proyecto conocido como #sopacriolla, una iniciativa del Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo para supuestamente reunir aportes a la construcción de una norma sobre derecho de autor y responsabilidad de los ISP (Proveedores de Internet). Para aprender más sobre el tema conversamos con el bloguero Miguel Morachimo y con el abogado a cargo de la iniciativa, Erick Iriarte.
Ecuador Launches Oil Auction Amid Indigenous Protests, Rachael Petersen:
On Wednesday November 28, 2012, Ecuador began an international licensing round for 13 oil blocks – nearly ten million acres – of untouched south-central Amazonian territory as indigenous leaders took to the streets in Quito to protest petroleum concessions on their lands.
Costa Rica: President Signs Internet Freedom Declaration, Renata Avila, GV Advocacy:
Laura Chinchilla, President of Costa Rica, signs the Declaration of Internet Freedom and calls upon the leaders of the world to “join us in preserving and nurturing this openness and freedom upon which a bright future can be built.”
Informe Netizen Latinoamérica y el Caribe: Edición detenciones, Equipo Informe Netizen:
Este mes las detenciones de internautas en Latinoamérica y el Caribe han parecido ir en aumento, con blogueros y activistas en Ecuador, Colombia, y Cuba detenidos por sus actividades en línea. En este Informe Netizen para Latinoamérica y el Caribe revisamos algunos de estos casos.
Argentina’s Impending ‘Monsanto Law’ is Not Welcome, Laura Schneider (Español aquí):
A bill by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of Argentina regarding genetically modified seeds has generated much controversy in different sectors who argue that Argentina could lose its food sovereignty if the law moves forward. Social organizations called for an event to protest the law.
¿Hay un Internet libre en el Perú?, Juan Arellano:
Cada vez es más frecuente oír que tal o cual país está discutiendo o promulgando algún tipo de ley que afecta a la libertad de internet. El Perú no es ajeno a eso. Conversamos sobre el tema con Miguel Morachimo del blog Blawyer, y también repasamos lo que han dicho otros blogueros sobre la libertad en y de internet.
Winning Applications from Latin America’s Biggest Hackathon, Suannah Vila:
Desarrollando America Latina, a kind of World Cup for hackers in Latin America, took place this weekend in 8 countries in South and Central America. When technologists get in the room with open data and a mandate to address social problems, a lot can happen. Here are some of the winning ideas.
Day 2 of Developing Latin America 2012, Juan Arellano, English translation by Alexandra Quinn (Español aquí):
Last Sunday December 2 saw the completion of day 2 of the regional hackathon Developing Latin America 2012, organised by the Ciudadano Inteligente Foundation in eight Latin American countries. After 36 hours of intense and continuous work, the teams participating in the various headquarters began the presentations of their projects in order to later find out the jurys’ decision. Here we present the winners from the different headquarters.
Death of Colombian Football Player Miguel Calero Shakes Mexico, J. Tadeo, English translation by Kimberly Shiller (Español aquí):
Mexicans expressed their support and solidarity on Twitter after learning that Colombian and former football player Miguel Calero had been declared brain dead. Hours after this post was published in Spanish, the Pachuca Football Club announced Calero had passed away.
7D: Argentina Prepares for New Media Law, Laura Schneider, English translation by Alexandra Quinn (Español aquí):
On December 7, 2012, the new Media Law will come into full effect in Argentina. The date is known as 7D. What do the media, government and citizens think about this new law?
Ecuadorian Blogger Paúl Moreno is Freed, Daniela Gallardo, English translation by Nina Shield (Español aquí):
Ecuadorian blogger Paúl Moreno had been arrested on November 30, 2012, on charges of fraudulent access to computer systems and databases, after he demonstrated that the government website datoseguro.gov.ec lacks adequate security mechanisms for obtaining data on its citizens. Moreno was released on December 3.
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Hay una “primera vez” para todo. Como padres nos encanta presenciar la primera sonrisa, la primera carcajada, la primera comida, la primera gateada, los primeros pasitos; luego el primer día de jardín o de colegio, el primer amiguito…
El sábado pasado mi hija tuvo su primera presentación de ballet. Había estado esperando ese día por semanas, mostrándonos todos los pasos una y otra vez y preguntando “¿cuánto falta para la presentación?” Ya está lo suficientemente grande para ser ella -y no solo nosotros- la que espera con ansias los momentos que está viviendo por primera vez.
No quise perder la oportunidad de registrar en imágenes un día tan importante para mi pequeña:
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There’s a “first time” for everything. As parents we love to witness the first smile, the first laugh, the first time eating solids, the first time crawling, the first steps; then the first day of preschool, the first friend…
Last Saturday my daughter had her first ballet performance. She had been waiting for that day for weeks, showing us all the steps over and over again and asking “how long until the performance?” She is now old enough to be the one who anxiously awaits -with us- those moments she is living for the first time.
I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to register such an important day for my sweet 4-year-old.
This is what we published this week at Global Voices Latin America:
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Day 1 of Developing Latin America 2012 Juan Arellano, English translation by Alexandra Quinn (Español aquí):
December 1 saw the start of Developing Latin America 2012 (#DAL2012). The regional hackathon organised by the Ciudadano Inteligente Foundation is being carried out in 8 Latin American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay. Here we share some reports from the first day
Everyone Wants to be the New Mexican President, Andrea Arzaba:
While Enrique Peña Nieto was being sworn in as the new president of Mexico, netizens began to use the hashtag #SiYoFueraPresidente (if I were president) to share their own views about the most important issues affecting the country.
Mexico: Enrique Peña Nieto is Sworn in as President Amid Protests and Riots, Elizabeth (Español aquí):
On December 1, 2012, Enrique Peña Nieto took oath as Mexico’s president amid riots and protests. Netizens in downtown Mexico City used social media to inform about clashes with the police.
Curuguaty’s Deadly Clashes Continue to Resonate Across Paraguay, Belen Bogado, English translation by Anna Williams (Español aquí):
Public opinion continues to be polarized about the Curuguaty police raid that ended in the death of six police officers and eleven farm workers. The investigation of the raid, which aimed to remove illegal residents from a forest reserve, is ongoing and has yet to produce any solid evidence about who is at fault.
Peruvian Junior Volleyball Team Wins South American Cup, Gabriela García Calderón (Español aquí):
On Monday November 26, 2012, the Peruvian junior volleyball team won the South American Female Volleyball Championship. This is a historic result, after 32 years without getting any titles in that sports category. Bloggers have joined the celebration, and Twitter is buzzing with comments with the hashtag #matadorcitas (the team’s nickname).
¿Qué es el mapeo web?: Juan Arellano:
Demos una mirada al mapeo web con Ian Ward de MapBox, y veamos algunas iniciativas que usan los mapas web como herramienta de visualizacion para lograr un mejor impacto comunicacional y utilitario de los datos con los que trabajan.
Developing Latin America Hackathon Draws Near!, Elizabeth and Juan Arellano, English translation by Alexandra Quinn (Español aquí):
We are only 2 days short of commencing the regional hackathon Developing Latin America 2012. Anca Matioc, who is in charge of organising the event, spoke with us about the preparations. She also answered some questions relating to the development of a hackathon like Developing Latin America.
2013 Dakar Rally Will Visit Peru, Argentina, and Chile, Laura Schneider (Español aquí):
For five consecutive years, the Dakar organization has chosen South American territory for its annual off-road competition. The 2003 route will cross three countries: Peru, Argentina, and Chile.
Ecuador Commemorates the International Day Against Gender Violence, Gina Yauri, English translation by Marianna Breytman (Español aquí):
Ecuador commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with multiple cultural events. Ecuadorian netizens also reflected on the reality that many women live through in the country.
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Tiger in a Jar , a film production company from Salt Lake City, Utah, makes (among many other things) beautiful short films featuring one of my favorite things: food.
Here are some of their videos from Vimeo.
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Crowdmapping Water Contamination in Peruvian Indigenous Communities, Susannah Vila:
How can individuals hold the extractive industries accountable for the impacts – poisoned water, food, and heightened conflict are a few examples – of its activities? One project, called La Cuidadora, provides an information sharing network to assist indigenous communities in better protecting themselves from these impacts.
Crónicas de Héroes: Información en positivo para el cambio social en México, Paula Gonzalo, Periodismo Ciudadano:
Paula Gonzalo de Periodismo Ciudadano entrevistó a Yesica Guerra, Directora de Crónicas de Héroes/Hero Reports, un proyecto que geolocaliza información basada en todo tipo de gestos positivos en México a través del crowdsourcing y de la participación ciudadana.
Hackathons in Droves: How is a Hackathon Organised?, JJ Merelo, English translation by Alexandra Quinn (Español aquí):
In the following guest article, J.J. Merelo, Doctor in Physics and Professor at the University of Granada, Spain, tells us of his experience organising educational hackathons in light of the regional Hackathon, “Developing Latin America 2012 “which will take place next December.
Reflections After Argentina’s #8N Protests, Laura Schneider:
Through Twitter and blogs, Argentines (and some foreigners) has been analyzing the present and the future of the country after the massive anti-government protests held on November 8, 2012 (#8N).
Bolivia, Do You Have Internet?, Pablo Andrés Rivero:
After more than a decade, Bolivia’s National Census of Population and Housing will be held on November 21, 2012. There is only one question regarding Internet access, and it inquires only about the service, disregarding type of connection, quality, uses, and more. Analysts and activists argue that the government has missed an opportunity to collect in-depth information on this matter.
Chileans Protest in Support of Gaza, Felipe Cordero:
The latest hostilities between the Israeli government and Hamas in the Gaza Strip prompted an unusual protest in front of the Israeli Embassy in Santiago, Chile. Reactions come from a country that, despite the physical distance, is home to around 350,000 ethnic Palestinians, making it host to the largest community of Palestinians outside the Arab World.
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Mapa76: Periodismo de datos para mostrar los abusos de la dictadura Argentina, Paula Gonzalo en Periodismo Ciudadano:
Paula Gonzalo de Periodismo Ciudadano destaca el trabajo de Sandra Crucianelli con el periodismo de datos y el proyecto Mapa 76, un mapa en donde se recopila información sobre las víctimas de abusos contra los derechos humanos durante la dictadura en Argentina (1976-83).
Miles marcharon contra la represión en Costa Rica, Jenny Cascante Gonzalez:
El pasado 15 de noviembre miles de cuidadanos participaron en una marcha como respuesta a los enfrentamientos durante la manifestación del 8 de noviembre. Además de reanudar su protesta en defensa de la Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social, los manifestantes también marcharon por la no criminalización de la protesta social, el rechazo a la represión policial, y el descontento con la Ley de Delitos Informáticos.
Nombres de dominio: una expresión que merece ser protegida, CELE (Centro de Estudios en Libertad de Expresión y Acceso a la Información):
La Iniciativa por la Libertad de Expresión en Internet (iLEI), un programa especial del Centro de Estudios en Libertad de Expresión y Acceso a la Información, aborda en su nuevo trabajo la relación entre libertad de expresión, nombres de dominio, y los distintos modelos que adoptan los países para administrarlos.
Blogging the Earthquake’s Aftermath from Huitán, Guatemala, Silvia Viñas:
The blog for the community library Mi Nuevo Mundo (My new world) from the Huitán village has been sharing photos and reports of the aftermath of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that shook Guatemala’s Pacific coast on November 7, 2012.
Costa Rica: Protest in Defense of Social Security Ends in Riots, Jenny Cascante Gonzalez, English translation by Betsy Galbreath (Español aquí):
Several groups throughout Costa Rica participated in a demonstration in San José last November 8, 2012, in defense of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). The demonstration ended in riots and violence between police and protesters. The police crackdown has sparked outrage among netizens.
Colombian Hip-Hop Artists, Victims of Medellín’s Wave of Violence: Silvia Viñas:
Residents of Colombia’s Comuna 13, a neighborhood in Medellín infamous for its high levels of insecurity, are mourning the deaths of two well-known hip-hop artists who were killed in the last two weeks, as a wave of violence continues to target artists, youth and cultural organizations that promote peace.
