Assassin bugs, so named because these insects lie in ambush for prey that they attack with speed and precision, are found all over the world. Nearly 140 species of these bugs are blood-sucking; because they can bite humans around the mouth, they are also called kissing bugs. All kissing bugs can spread Chagas disease, a […]
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PREPARED BY GLOBAL FACILITY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION AND RECOVERY / APRIL 2011 Ecuador is located in the northwestern part of South America and borders Colombia, Peru and the Pacific Ocean. The country has a total area of 248,513 km2 and a population of over 13.6 million inhabitants.1 Ecuador is highly exposed to El Niño events, […]
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At international airports was instituted random selection of travelers, for baggage screening by X-ray system. The selection is done by an intelligent traffic light. The unit displays according to the light that turns on (green or red) if the passenger makes a new line to check your bags noninvasive or complete their paperwork there, according […]
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According to eltiempo.com.ec, the problems in the service of the operator Movistar in recent days in the city, due to the lack of base stations to be installed in different sectors, Fabian said Brito, Regional Governor of the Superintendency of Telecommunications. Brito said that before the claims and complaints of users, the Superintendent made quality […]
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IBARRA. Rains reached Imbabura, but the authorities of the province and ensure Ibarra has been made relevant actions for the winter does not hit the area hard north. The COE always ready. “Emergency Operations Committee, COE has not stopped working, which is why the Department of Risk Management is preparing a draft Emergency Plan, municipalities […]
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Hurricane Sandy made a landfall in south east Cuba early on Thursday 25 October (local time) according to fco.gov.uk. A Hurricane watch has been issued by the Cuban authorities for provinces in the area and some areas are being evacuated. You should check local weather advisories and contact your local authorities or your tour representative […]
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Cuban authorities today began evacuating people from areas of risk and protective measures speed with the imminent arrival of Hurricane “Sandy”, expected to make landfall in eastern Cuba midnight from Jamaica today. In five provinces in the eastern region was declared today the maximum phase alarm-Las Tunas, Holguin, Guantanamo, Granma and Santiago de Cuba, and […]
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The heavy rain and hail that fell last Friday in Loja serious effects left in homes, streets, avenues, schools … Yesterday, the Emergency Operations Committee (COE) declared the city in a state of emergency. Read Article
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The President of Panama, Ricardo Martinelli, announced that he would halt his proposal for the sale of lands in the Colon Free Zone, arguably the most important Free Trade Zone on the continent according to InsideCostaRica.com. The announcement comes after protests in that city that led to the death of several victims, including and 9-year-old […]
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Rionegro.com.ar reported that at least eleven dead and six injured was the balance of a registered collective accident yesterday on the road between the mountain city of Teresopolis in Rio de Janeiro, said a Fire Department spokeswoman. “Preliminary information report 17 people attended of which 11 are fatalities,” said agency spokeswoman rescue. The G1 news […]
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Tuseguridad.com reported to always observe your surroundings, because criminals usually attack by the driver’s side; Avoid shopping, give money or receive information with windows up and make sure doors are locked are among other security measures to avoid being victims of crime when we are driving and we must stop because the light is red. […]
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Eluniverso.com reported that six Guatemalans were detained at Guayaquil’s international airport when their stories did not add up to authorities why they were carrying $9500 a piece for a total of $56,000. They could not tell authorities the origen of the money or the purpose. All six declared they did non know each other, but […]
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Hoy.com.ec reported that yesterday afternoon, three mountaineers climbing club members of the National Polytechnic died after falling 300 meters to reach the summit of South Iliniza , five more people were at the time of the accident. Apparently, one of the climbers slipped in the snow, dragging two more to the precipice. Fernando Iza, the […]
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From the National Federation of University Health Professionals (FENPRUSS) in Chillán, its president, Maria Victoria Rogel, said the climate of uncertainty that reigned among some officials. “I just work in the laboratory and it was discarded. What happens is that ocurir thought he could, apparently, by a patient who was depressed immune. Seeing that, began […]
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Two years after the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010, scientists confirmed that new surveys from a database SFOR UN (Minustah) originated the cholera outbreak that has killed some 7,000 people, so announced on the BBC website. Read Article
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The Argentina Federation of Airman (FAPA), comprised of four unions in the industry, this week warned that the pay dispute could be reactivated with Aerolineas Argentinas and Austral once you complete the compulsory conciliation issued by the Ministry of Labour. Read Article
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RCNRADIO.com reported that according to The lack of security on smartphones, tablets or laptops or desktops, allows cyber attacks more easily. In the case of Colombia, the losses are close to $ 400 million annually, according to Gonzalo Erroz, regional manager for Olam – Norton computer security company. The figure, almost half of what it […]
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PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic – A German citizen was killed and three police officers wounded Wednesday in a gunbattle in the northern coastal town of Sosua, Dominican authorities said. The fatality, identified as Peter Demetrick, was wearing a bulletproof vest and shot at police and prosecutors when they arrived at a residence in the La […]
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Peru21.pe reported that Javier Gonzales Baptist (35) slipped down a slope of about 50 meters while on a hike in the area of Malata, in Cabanaconde, Caylloma. trekking. A Spanish national tourist died after falling from a cliff about 50 meters high in the area of Malata, in the district of Cabanaconde in Caylloma ( […]
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Mexicorojo.mx reported – compared to last year’s figures, sexual abuse within the Metro Public System wagons grew 63.6 percent in 2012 in its monthly average Mexico City. – Sexual abuse within the Metro Public System cars grew 63.6 percent this year as a monthly average, compared with last year’s figures. From January to December 2011, […]
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Sipse.com reported that October 10 we reported that the National Center for Epidemiological Surveillance and Disease Control (Cenavece) reported Yucatan and Chiapas are among the four states with the highest incidence of dengue. In its weekly report, the instance dependent federal Health Ministry explained that in EW 40, the state with the highest incidence is […]
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Eluniversal.com.mx reported while dengue cases are down, Guerrero nationally and ranks fifth according to data from the Ministry of Health in the state so far this year has a record of 3000 176 patients sick DHF is classic and five deaths. The health secretary in the state, Alonso Lazaro Mazon said the Pan American Health […]
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The death of a child from what is believed to be dengue fever in a St Catherine community has resulted in an outcry for immediate attention to be given to the mosquito population Dead is seven-year-old Gracie-Ann Harri-son of 60 Old Harbour Road, Spanish Town, St Catherine. Harrison, who was a grade-two student at the […]
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Rediff.com reported…..Here’s an FAQ on all that you need to know about dengue fever. What is dengue fever? Dengue infection is caused by a virus. It occurs commonly as dengue fever. Occasionally the patient suffering from dengue may develop bleeding. Common sites for bleeding are nose, gums or skin. Sometimes, the patient may have coffee […]
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lapatilla.com reported that a Venezuelan scuba diving instructor, aged 19 was arrested as a suspect of raping two Chilean tourists, 31 and 27, on the island of San Pedro de car, part of the Isla Margarita, the prosecutor said today. The Court of Violence against Women of that jurisdiction northeastern Venezuelan Caribbean Córdova Antoni ordered […]
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El año 2012 ha sido el año de las reestructuraciones y remodelaciones de los principales aeropuertos en países latinoamericanos. Estos reacondicionamientos van desde la ampliación de sus terminales, hasta el remozamiento de áreas de migración y pasajeros. Incluyen también zonas de estacionamientos, sectores comerciales, tecnología de punta, oficinas y centros de servicio. Leer Mas
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Arecoa.com reported that the year 2012 was a year of restructuring and remodeling of the main airports in Latin American countries. These retrofits range from expanding its terminals, to the rejuvenation of migration routes and passengers. They also include parking areas, commercial, technology, offices and service centers. The Las Americas International Airport José Francisco Peña […]
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Cuenca Ecuador – Eltiempo.com.ec reportedThe torrential downpour yesterday afternoon turned down again alarms relief agencies, to the calls for help from floods and landslides on the roads. Heavy rains flooded several sections of the Avenue of the Americas, especially in the area of Free and Fair at the bottom of the citadel Jacaranda, because the […]
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The hospital director Cotagaita, Marcelo Mariscal, said Friday that there were five reported cases of brucellosis in that town so there are fears that the region’s cattle are infected with the bacterial disease. “The San Juan de Dios hospital has had four to five cases of brucellosis (human). This is a zoonotic disease, which means […]
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The health minister, Roxana Araujo, said the victims were a 28-year, Santa Barbara, who died in a state hospital in San Pedro Sula, and a man of 58, of Atlantic Tela, who perished in an institution Private. A certification fee of dengue in Honduras attached to the Ministry of Health confirmed the death of the […]
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Government officials have confirmed that four cases of dengue fever have been contracted locally and there could be more. Dr Kiran Kumar, the medical officer of health, said Thursday that of seven recent cases only three had reported a travel history to endemic countries, meaning the remaining cases were contracted here in the Cayman Islands. […]
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The young Heloisa Cristofoli Calixto de Franca only 18 years, died late on Thursday (18) at around 20:00 in the ICU Cemetron in Porto Velho. Heloisa was admitted to the hospital about a week when it comes to dengue hemorrhagic fever, possibly contracted in the city in which she resides, Jaru. Heloisa was a young […]
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This type of offenses that generated more public concern for safety are aggravated robberies committed by criminals with guns who move on motorcycles. In order to decrease the frequency of these crimes, the Home Office decided that the National Police take as a priority the fight against so-called robbers motorized or “motobandis” or “motochorros”. Read […]
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Afntijuana.info reported that 70% of the patients seen at clinics in Tijuana dentists are from the United States, indicating that it is world class, considered the school’s vice president of dentists City, Mario Alberto Alfaro Lamas. At a press conference to announce the 17th edition of “Dental Update magno Congress,” Alfaro said Lamas tourist visits […]
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arecoa.com reported at nine o’clock, local time in Santo Domingo, the pilot of the Boeing 747 of American Airlines, requested assistance from the international airport terminal in the Americas in the Dominican capital to make an emergency landing after presenting a failure. The plane flying from Venezuela to Miami with 173 passengers and nine crew […]
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Colombia has become a major health destinations in Latin America, thanks to the quality of service and infrastructure, technology, training of medical personnel and has international certifications. Maria Claudia Lacouture, president of Proexport entity with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and the Productive Transformation Program works sector growth explained “The Colombian medicine is […]
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Jamaica: British tourist found dead in a pit British consular officials are assisting family members after reports that a British woman has been found dead in a pit in Jamaica. The Foreign Office could not confirm the woman’s identity but she was named in reports as 61-year-old Barbara Scott-Jones from Leeds. Read Article
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A group of tourists Cuencanos bathing in Playa Rosada, located between the towns of Palmar and Ayangue, north of Santa Elena, was assaulted by nine armed criminals. The incident occurred Saturday evening as guests gathered their things after a long afternoon stroll, but as they climbed into their vehicles, came the sector a white van, […]
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We are 87 confirmed cases of meningitis W135 type. For Monday awaiting the arrival of the first batch of vaccines. We are 87 confirmed cases of the disease, the type W135 meningitis between January and October 2012, while in all of 2011 only 73 cases were recorded. For the leader of the organization, Esteban Maturana, […]
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An outbreak of Chagas disease reaches the town of Abaetetuba within Para More than 24 cases were reported in the region. One person died. The epidemic could have started because of consumption of contaminated açaí. The mosquito transmits the disease are attracted by the fruit typical of the region. The insect feces eliminates the fruit […]
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Health Authorities detected in the municipality of El Negrito one positive, Santa Rita reported three suspects of evil. The detection of a positive case of Chagas disease in El Negrito and three suspects in Santa Rita off alarm bells in the health authorities of these municipalities already struggling to stop the spread of Chagas Disease….. […]
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According to azstarnet.com, a father traveling with his two children was arrested Sunday by Border Patrol agents at the Douglas border entrance in Arizona. David J. Wise a Mexican national and a permanent resident of the United States was discovered to be in possession of about 100 pounds of Marijuana. His Volkswagen contained 108 packets […]
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lavoz.com.ar reported….The beginning of the week will be rainy. The National Weather Service lassoed a new alert for Cordoba, by heavy rain with wind gusts from the south and the temperature drop during Monday. The expected maximum is 26 ° and a low of 17 °. Meanwhile, on Sunday the temperature slightly exceeded 30 °, […]
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Elpais.com reported that authorities in Rio de Janeiro are accelerating the occupation of favelas dominated by drug trafficking, with a view to the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, and that is always dead and wounded. This very morning, during an operation in a favela of Rio capital, five suspected drug traffickers were killed […]
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Mercopress.com reported that demonstrations of thousands of students that turned out to the streets of Santiago and other Chilean cities to demand better education, ended in violent clashes with riot police which had to appeal to tear gas, water cannons and paint guns to later identify protestors, tens of which were later detained. According to […]
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“Dollar clamp” in Argentina extended to all outgoing tourists The Argentine foreign exchange clamp has reached the outgoing tourism industry which to have access to Central bank US dollars for the trip, must now report each ticket or package sale plus the overseas services contracted according to the latest resolution. In practical terms this means […]
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Tusegurida.ec reported that sexual offenses, thefts and robberies companies are crimes increased between January and August 2012 in Cuenca, as shown by a report prepared by the Board of Public Safety and the Center for Strategic Studies. Sexual offenses increased by 14%. 199 cases were reported. Violations represent 63%, the indecent assault 21%, sexual harassment […]
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These are just two of the 1175 assaults that occur on average per month in the capital. According to the Metropolitan Public Safety Observatory, 31.8% of these crimes happen within a vehicle. To avoid the increase in muggings and express kidnappings taxis, the City presented the “Passenger sure.” With this tool, people can know if […]
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Elcomercio.pe reporte thatthe National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology ( Senamhi ) reported that Lima will present temperatures below 20 degrees until late October and that the showers will persist during this time. Speaking to Radio Programs, Raquel Loayza, Senamhi meteorologist said the humidity in our capital is over 90%, and that these will be […]
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Following a call from the Local Council for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, City staff and the Virgin Cartagena Tourist forward an operation where they visited the nightspots that are part of this jurisdiction, for the purpose of inspecting not find minors consuming liquor, or subjected to sexual abuse. The mayor of […]
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The company Corporación América Argentina and Brazil announced today Infravix invest 750 million reais ($ 350 million) in the improvements required Brasilia airport before the World Cup in 2014. Both companies Inframérica up the consortium that was awarded the works, operations and management of the airport in the capital of Brazil, and the amount announced […]
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Oscar Armando Castro, 51, driver of the company bus Salvadoran Executive Services, reported in the National Police substation Jalpatagua Civil four gunmen tried to give up the bus stop pulman guy who had just entered the country from El Salvador. He told the driver that he crossed individuals to make a car stop but accelerated […]
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noroeste.com.mx repored that a little more than eight months after he was arrested, just started the process against the alleged perpetrator of the beating Canadian tourist Sheila Nabb. Jose Ramon Acosta Quintero, who was introduced by state authorities as responsible for having beaten a woman in an elevator of the Hotel Riu, on Friday January […]
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solqr.com.mx/ reported that an American tourist died while diving in the waters of Cozumel, apparently because of a fulminant heart attack, because the paramedics could not revive her, despite the efforts made to save his life. Lana E. Smith, tourist-origin, was killed while practicing snorkeling on the beach “Paradise”, located on the southern coastal area, […]
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Author: Deborah Brookhart Expat from Chicago tells her story of a home invasion in Ecuador Ecuador news – Saturday night/Sunday morning around 12:30-1 AM our house was broken into while we were asleep. I was sleeping in Sarah’s room (since she is afraid to sleep there alone, and now I’m GLAD she wasn’t in there) […]
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Developing Story Family members have reported that friends Jhayna Elaine Clark and Breanna Stull Clemens left for Ecuador on June 2, 2012, from the United States. Apparently they were traveling to this Andean country as part of a mission trip and were scheduled to be in Cuenca. The two have mysteriously disappeared and the families […]
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la-razon.com reported in early 2011, local authorities were concerned about closing the antrum without operating authority, however, had a meeting with police detectives and informed them that the Blue House also sold cocaine and marijuana. The mayor stepped off FELCN research and took up the matter. The first step was to leave for a while […]
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On October 7, 2012, at 12:30 am, an expatriate couple from Chicago, Illinois and their thirteen-year-old daughter were asleep. In their newly constructed home, at a development outside of San Vicente Ecuador called “Palmas de Briceno”, three assailants broke into the residence through a window. Two of criminals were armed with handguns, and the third […]
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Caracol.com.co reported four adults and two children injured left a firebomb attack, launched within a system bus integrated mass transit Cali. The event, described as insane by the authorities, occurred in the neighborhood Comuneros Aguablanca District, which covers the eastern suburbs of the capital of the Valley, when a man threw the device that caused […]
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The Sanitary District II reports that to date there has been no positive case of West Nile Virus in the city, said Alejandro Suarez epidemiologist of this dependence. “We are awaiting laboratory results National 18 suspected cases of this disease, 41 had probable of which 23 were negative; addition to monitoring and continue as staff […]
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Because of the great plague of lice invaded schools Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, last year implemented educational institutions operating inspection pupils.
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Public Health Minister recognized that there is a dengue outbreak in the country and said that so far this year there have been nine people killed by the disease.
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SOURCE US EMBASSY QUITO – Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy, Quito, Ecuador Importation of Cell Phones to Ecuador October 4, 2012 The Committee for External Commerce (Comité de Commercio Exterior) of the Government of Ecuador recently issued Resolution 67, which limits the number of cellular telephones that an individual can bring into the […]
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Hoy.com.ec reported that those who have lived the drama of kidnapping Carchi have decided to leave to settle in other cities, where they believe there is safety. Farms in the road were abandoned Tulcán-Tufiño against harassment of groups engaged in kidnapping and extortion. According Join researchers, these crimes are committed by criminal groups that use […]
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Eluniverso.com reported that Guayaquil has less availability of direct flights to U.S. destinations. Five airlines flying three years ago to American cities, this year only two maintained their supply from the city: American Airlines and LAN. Not only would that undermined the flight to destinations such as Houston and Atlanta, but now the number of […]
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According to figures from the Metropolitan Public Safety Observatory (CSOM), until August of this year for theft complaints people in the La Mariscal, a downtown of Quito, increased by 57.19% compared to the same period last year above. Read Article
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The aircraft Martinair Holland made a night landing at the new terminal Tababela. According to the Twitter account @ NoticiasQuito, Mayor Augusto Barrera boarded the plane. The flight from Santiago de Chile landing using ILS systems, ie precision instrumentation landing, for its acronym in English. Read Article
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According to cuencahighlife.com, Elizabeth Cowans, a British demographer who has been a visiting professor at two of Cuenca’s universities, agrees with Alvarez. “As a sideline to my teaching, I have been following the expat community here for seven years and I can safely report that it has changed remarkably in the past two or three […]
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This past weekend, a man who drank high levels of alcohol died in the bed of a Riu hotel room, his body was found bathed in talc and shaving foam. The deceased was identified as David Rodriguez Gonzalez, 41 years old, who was originally from Guadajalara, Jalisco, was staying in the room 5207 Nuevo Vallarta […]
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A citizen’s abduction and robbery foiled when reached for help to a police patrolman was subjected while inside a taxi. The incident occurred at 22:30 on Monday when the victim, who was not identified for fear, said boarded a taxi outside the mall San Marino to address the Alborada Hills. Notes on the road climbed […]
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Eluniverso.com reported that although not all cases end in rape, the prosecutor Marco Ordeñana, coordinator of the Heritage City, acknowledges that in recent times has shown an increase of crimes committed in yellow cabs, as robberies, kidnappings and express outrage. Añade que de estos delitos se desprenden otros como abusos sexuales, agresiones, lesiones u homicidios. […]
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In early September, 2012, Elcomercio.comPolice on Monday filed two alleged members of a gang assault and kidnapping of passengers at the international airport José Joaquín de Olmedo. An Australian and a Salvadoran were among the victims. Lieutenant Gustavo Solis, chief of patrol, said Patricia Digerolamo Salvadoran citizen reported that at 20:00 on Friday 31 August, […]
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The government of Honduras has begun deploying soldiers to protect public buses as part of a campaign to reduce soaring levels of violent crime. Two soldiers will ride each bus in the capital, Tegucigalpa, and the second city, San Pedro Sula. Read Article
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Elcomercio.com reported that yesterday around 14:30, there was an assault on foreign tourists in the Cuyabeno River, Sucumbíos. Three armed men intimidated visitors heading to the Cuyabeno lagoons by canoe. Preliminary reports Tarapoa Police reported so far are two tourists kidnapped the group was assaulted. But secrecy continues between police members who do not want […]
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According to ELuniverso.com, five foreign tourists were assaulted by a criminal gang just as they were entering the Cuycabeno wildlife reserve in Sucumbios province, Ecuador. The information was provided by the Ministry of Environment. Information provided the gang of three are named the Black Eagles, Águilas Negras. In February, 2012, six men detained 20 foreigners […]
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In the indictment filed by the prosecution, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Jesus Isaac Cazorla (22), for his role in the death of Monique Angele Poirot (74), of French nationality, which occurred on June 8, 2008, in La Asuncion, Arismendi municipality of Nueva Esparta state. At trial, the prosecutors 2nd and 5th of […]
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According to lahora.com.ec If confirmed the phenomenon of El Niño, is very likely to be of “low intensity”, says the WMO. The El Nino weather phenomenon could grow again in September and October and persist during the winter, predicted Tuesday the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). According to the latest quarterly newsletter Boy / Girl of […]
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Peru has recorded the highest number of Australian travellers for the period January to June, with an increase of 23 percent year-on-year compared to 2011. The rise in popularity can be attributed to “the accessibility with flights, promotion with the trade and many inspirational travel articles within the Australian media,” according to PromPeru coordinator for […]
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TLALNEPANTLA, Mex. eluniversaledomex.mx reported total of 71 public transport drivers sanctioned for driving after consuming any drugs, 38 days of which began Toxicology Program Alcohol Detection and implemented by the Ministry of Transport of the state government. So far they have been applied to test three thousand 514 taxi drivers, vans, buses and public buses. […]
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A call to the public to join the march organized by high school students and supported by the university for Thursday October 27, made on Tuesday leaders of the student movement. Gabriel Boric, president and spokesman DATE Confech stressed the importance of the call, as occurs “in the context that between now and Friday to […]
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Lanacion.cl reported A fire affects these hours hotel Solace city of Puerto Varas, in the Lakes Region. The fact has been disseminated photographs of multiple tweeters, who have risen to the network several snapshots of the incident. The losses caused by fire are millionaires, according to preliminary versions and from the site, Fireman has evacuated […]
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Concern exists between the health authorities of the country given the increase in cases of meningitis have been recorded over the past three months. Meningococcal meningitis detected mutation would serotypes known to date in Chile and is called W135, bacteria commonly circulating in other countries. The people most at risk are children under 4 years. […]
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Public safety is the focus of governments in Latin America. Given a decade of growth and good economic accounts generally eyes are now on organized crime and instability that causes the phenomenon in parts of Latin America. It is, at least, the main conclusion from the survey that measures the perception of insecurity by Gallup: […]
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Elexpreso.com.ec reported since yesterday, Quito has 240 new police officers responsible for ensuring the safety of the capital. They will be assigned to the Community Policing Unit (UPC). The presentation ceremony was held yesterday at 10:30 on the Cross of Papa La Carolina Park, north of Quito. The event was attended City Mayor Augusto Barrera, […]
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Hoy.com.ec reported the province with more fire is Pichincha (to 2458), followed by Imbabura (with 209) and Canar (63). Already more than 3000 forest fires that have occurred in the country from June 1 until the present date. This sets the balance yesterday, prepared by the National Secretariat for Risk Management (SNGR). According to the […]
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The Directorate General of Aeronautical Civil (DGAC) sent a serious warning to the authorities Lambayeque to start hunting vultures health, to avoid accidents military and commercial aircraft daily use José International Airport Quiñones of Chiclayo. In a document sent to Airports Company of Peru (ADP), dealer has Chiclayan control terminal, FAA says that if no […]
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The ruler of the Municipality of Chiclayo, Edwin Vasquez Sanchez, proposed the creation of a commission to evaluate a possible relocation of the airport Jose Abelardo Quinones and military base in Peru Air Force (FAP). Read Article
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travelupdate.com.pe reported the Minister of Transport and Communications, Carlos Paredes, reported today that the state will invest S /. 400 million in pre-investment studies for the rehabilitation of runways and aircraft platforms airports Arequipa, Chiclayo, Piura and Juliaca. He said “we all have an enormous responsibility to that extent we will reach and exceed the […]
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The Department of Health revealed today, Monday, the latest report on the impact of dengue on the island of the first week of September, which reflected some 241 suspected cases. Under Secretary of Health, Concepción Quiñones de Longo acknowledged that although the number of suspected cases is high, we are below the epidemic level. When […]
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About 480 tourists were stranded at 4,000 meters high in the “Train to the Clouds”, that crosses the Andes in northwestern Argentina, by a technical fault and had to be transported by bus, local media reported Wednesday. Passengers on this train tour, one of the most popular in Argentina, were stranded on Friday for about […]
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This morning, police reported the death of John R. for an alleged overdose of scopolamine. The young man, 29, left Thursday night with a friend at a bar in La Mariscal. According to preliminary data, in the nightclub, young on a stranger, who apparently ingested liquor. Read Article
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El Universo.com reported a Colombian who came to visit Guayaquil, denounced attached to the Office of Guayas Judicial Police that she and her fellow Elisa were victims of a ‘walk millionaire’, as they call express kidnappings in Colombia. The victims boarded a yellow cab outside the Malecon Simon Bolivar in the center. According to Adela, […]
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Police yesterday seized 1,400 sticks of dynamite, 150 blasting caps electric starter, 300 meters of fuse slow consumption and more than 100 kilograms of ANFO, after arresting three suspected terrorists moved to the dangerous material Kiteni town in the Convention , Cusco, sendedista controlled area ‘Gabriel’. Detainees are Luis Quispe Huaman (24), Roberto Paredes Chevarría […]
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Chile has become a strategic market and important for Mexico in tourism, so the minister said that the country portfolio Aztec, Gloria Guevara, after reporting that this year, between January and July, there was a increase of 12% of Chilean tourists. “We have been focusing on markets that have been growing, Chile’s economy is going […]
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More than two thousand 500 families affected with the same number of houses affected were reported in Paraguay because of the storm that hit the country until the early hours of the morning today. A part of the National Emergency Secretariat provided that report that binds to preliminary estimate of five people killed and 80 […]
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The Ministry of Transport and Public Works of Ecuador announced today the approval of an ambitious program to build modern highways in two thousand 357 kilometers of track, with an investment of 153 million seven thousand dollars. The new highways include several provinces, with the goal of reducing transportation time and ensure the safety of […]
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MONTEVIDEO (URUGUAY), 19/09/2012. The National Weather Service issued a red alert Uruguay of “extreme risk” and recommended government authorities to the people not to leave their homes in the middle of a rainstorm and high winds that can reach 150 miles per hour. read article
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The Ecuadorian capital began the week with seven fire. One of them occurred in the area of kilometer 22 on the road to Chiriboga, in Southern District, which works to control it. Others have occurred in Pueblo, Czech and Pasochoa. In the fire of 47 people are working Chiriboga Corps Fire Quito and other provinces, […]
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In 180 Colombian municipalities wildfires have occurred as a result of the strong dry season facing the country. Since June, there have been 440 conflagrations that have spent thirteen thousand 820 hectares of territory. More than thirteen thousand hectares of Colombia have been consumed by forest fires, mostly caused by strong dry season facing the […]
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