The perception of insecurity among the citizens is justified. In the first four months of the year compared to same period of 2011, commercial burglaries increased, as reported by the Metropolitan Public Safety Observatory (see box). At the present time criminal gangs trying to show the public that they are imposing fear. Read Article
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There is a slight chance of El Niño weather conditions developing between July and September but the strength of any such event, usually associated with significant changes in precipitation, is unknown, the World Meteorological Organization said on Tuesday. Read Article
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Colombia evacuated people from communities close to the Nevado del Ruiz volcano after an eruption on Saturday that spewed smoke and ash from its crater, bringing back memories of avalanches that in 1985 buried tens of thousands under rocks. Read Article
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Upon identification of perpetrators, victims also recognized several of his belongings, such as chains, clothing, sweatshirts, pants, cell phones and identification documents. In the raids, authorities seized several vehicles and two motorcycles used by the band. One of the motorcycle was reported stolen after a Brazilian national who announced the sale of this online. “Stakeholders, […]
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The National Police of Colombia condemns the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) who employ minors with the body painted green to blend in and activate devices. Colombian police have submitted a video where there is a 14-year guerrilla alleged explosives-laden, half-naked, painted green and wounded in the leg after a fight in the Catatumbo, […]
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Medical Cusco Regional Hospital removed a tumor of more than six kilos that had formed in the spleen of a Brazilian tourist, who arrived in the Imperial City to see the enactment of the Inti Raymi, sources of hospital. Brazilian Tourist operated in the Cusco Regional Hospital is stable and improving. Brazilian Tourist operated in […]
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According to larepublica.pe, tourist police are trying to locate two suspects that are scamming tourists with counterfeit entrance tickets for various attractions in the Cusco region. 1. At least six cases have been formally filed regarding two individuals selling the counterfeit tickets. Most of the victims have been tourists from Argentina. 2. The scam artists […]
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The increase in violent crime in that use of firearms or weapons, like robbery, theft of vehicles and attack gangs is one of the disturbing information that casts the Second Victimization Survey Metropolitan 2012, prepared by our city organization led by former Interior Minister Gino Costa. Nevertheless, the perception of insecurity on the part of […]
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INFOREGIÓN reported tha reliable sources indicated that on Saturday June 23, averaging at 6 pm, a group of about 80 terrorists were moved from the community of Limatambo Kimbiri border area and Vilcabamba, towards the town of San Antonio, in the district of Anco. This armed group was headed by Victor Quispe Palomino (a) “Comrade […]
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Seven women, led by a homosexual subject, were arrested on Midsummer Day, after police succeed in identifying them as the people who were doing various robberies in the crowded beach Tingo, where they had gathered more than thirty thousand people. After capture, were recovered over thirty cell phones, cameras and camcorders recently stolen. The police […]
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said Tuesday that “there are possibilities” of forming a new episode of “El Niño” between July and September, the intensity can not be known until at least August. The WMO said that since that ended in April episode of “The Girl” that began in mid-2011 “have prevailed neutral conditions” without […]
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Allegedly two Federal Police officers involved in the shootout at Mexico City’s International Airport had links to a drug ring that was operating at the airport. Read Article
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When the finale came the mayoral candidate for the PT to the town of Buena Vista de Cuellar, Elias Salgado, in northern Guerrero a passenger bus overturned and plunged into a ravine 300 feet deep, leaving Preliminary 26 people dead and 22 wounded. Assistant Secretary of Civil Protection of Guerrero, Constantino González Vargas, confirmed that […]
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Through security footage, the Federal Police was able to identify the aggressors that shot to death three policemen in Mexico City International Airport during a drug investigation. Jose Ramon Salinas, spokesman of the Federal Police, said to the Universal that the faces of the aggressors had been identified and that there is a possibility that […]
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Package explodes in post office in Mexico in the Doctors. A bomb exploded today in the offices of Correos de Mexico, located in Colonia Doctors, presumably, the explosive device was inside a box that had as target the Women’s Social Rehabilitation Center of Tepepan.The balance was an employee injured by burns, and was admitted to […]
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The body of an Argentine visitor, reported missing for 18 days, was recovered Sunday in the Ecuadorian Amazon River, police reported. Leonardo Viñas, 34 years old, disappeared in early June when he and his compatriot Victor Valenzuela practiced Pastaza river rafting in the province of the same name, and his canoe was washed up. Read […]
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With so many people moving or considering a move to Ecuador, it is highly recommended to read as much as possible about the country. Having lived in Ecuador previously and traveled there for over thirty years I have accumulated near 350 books about the country and culture. I have spent a great deal of time […]
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A Spanish and Colombian star in Buenos Aires on Monday in celebration of the first marriage between same sex are not permanent residents in the city. The wedding, to be held in a registry office in the center of the capital of Argentina, Jose Manuel legally join Gutierrez Ruiz, Spanish, and Oswaldo Antonio Marin Ruiz, […]
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They ask for 2 years in prison for robbery waiter tourist Cusco, Peru The Attorney General through the Office of Tourism of Cusco called before the Sixth Court of Inquiry School, two years and eleven months in prison for a hotel valet of 5 stars who stole money from the purse of a tourist. According […]
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Paraguayan president Fernando Lugo was removed from office on Friday at 18:30 hours following an impeachment vote in the Senate where the motion was supported by 39 votes, four against and two absent. Minutes later, riots broke out in the square next to Congress when hundreds rejected the vote expressing support for the ousted former […]
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Spain and Mexico reached an agreement yesterday to facilitate the arrival of Mexican tourists at airports. As a result of the entry requirements arising from the Schengen Treaty, many Mexicans were rejected on arrival in Spain. From now on, inadmisiones only occur in cases “fully justified”. As the Foreign Ministry said in a statement, the […]
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Cusco has reopened its doors to tourism after recovering from the disasters caused by landslides , and in recent weeks over 121 thousand tourists came to the city, officials said. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) promoted the campaign “Cusco says” that bid, between February 10 and March 31, sales for Peruvian travelers […]
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Hundreds of Bolivian policemen, accompanied by their wives, have begun to plunder and destroy the headquarters of the intelligence of your institution and burning the files, close to the Palace of Government of La Paz, the capital of the country.Agents came out of the barracks unit tactics of police operations (UTOP), which already took by […]
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Exercised abroad as a professor of Anthropology. Police service in the population of the Second Precinct of Pozo Almonte, attended to a hotel in the district in which they found the lifeless guest. A professor of Anthropology in the United States, DECH identified as 70-year-old was found dead last night by members of the second […]
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Sso far this year there have been 338 cases of dengue in the state. The state Health Department reported that following the rains caused by Hurricane Carlotta was increased and strengthened surveillance measures to prevent mosquito breeding sites to register transmits dengue. The Director of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at the State Health Secretariat, Silva […]
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Scammers in Buenos Aires, Argentina, are well practiced. While they might choose a random victim every so often, they usually look for certain things to limit risk on their part and ensure a better rate of success. Here are some of the ways they pick their targets. 1. Clothing You will never see a local […]
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With the supply of new tools and implementation strategies, looking for better results in fighting organized crime and common crime, the Minister said during the ceremony to be completed this June 18, in the traditional Plaza de San Francisco, with the assistance of the police leadership and the Mayor of the Metropolitan District of Quito, […]
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Daily access to the tourist and non tourist boats is a constant danger, especially in this season that the handrails, lateral areas of vessels and other areas dawn with thick layers of frost and ice, which could lead to unfortunate accidents. There is a dire need for access ramps to boast to be installed or […]
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The U.S. Embassy estimates over 1 million reside in the country now, up by more than a quarter from 2010. Between 7,000 and 17,000 U.S. and Canadians live in Chapala depending on the season, making it the oldest and biggest concentration of U.S. expats in Mexico. Despite the violence, most expats are staying put for […]
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Mayeli Fienco, in charge of Machalilla Tour operator says that the crisis is slowing the arrival of tourists from these countries in relation to previous years. Therefore, many operators, owners of hotels and restaurants and even canoeists believe we need to improve the quality of service for those who come recommended by their friends. The […]
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Three tourists who arrived separately to the country for several weeks to learn their geography and extreme sports, met with tragedy. A Spanish was found dead at Chimborazo, an Argentine is still missing in the Pastaza River, and a Chilean who was lost in a forest in the Galapagos is recovered after his rescue. Read […]
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The refund of VAT to foreign tourists has little host in Guayaquil. In the past eight months, 230 foreign visitors who passed through the airport, Jose Joaquin de Olmedo requested VAT refunds for purchases of domestic goods and housing services. According to the Regional Coastal Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which directly manages this process since […]
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U.S. consultants Leigh Fisher in 11 months must submit the master plan (feasibility studies and designs) of what will be the new international airport being built in Guayaquil Daular site, at kilometer 24 of the route Guayaquil-Salinas. This was stated by the manager of the founding city of Guayaquil Airport Authority (AAG), Nicolás Romero. The […]
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A Russian tourist died in a hotel in the Dominican Republic. The tourist was relaxing with her husband and young daughter. The husband now has health problems and was hospitalized. The daughter is under the care of Russian-speaking staff of the hotel. “The diplomats of the Russian Embassy in Venezuela and Russia’s honorary consul in […]
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Ecuador Police confirmed the death of Spanish hiker Sunday Jairo Pena, age 31, while attempting a climb to the summit of the volcano Chimborazo, the highest mountain in the Andean country. Alfonso Camacho, head of the Police Command in the province of Chimborazo, told a news conference that the body of Spanish was rescued this […]
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The incident occurred in the province of Morona Santiago. The bus belongs to the cooperative involved Sentinel East and covered the route Palora-Puyo.The unit was attempting to cross the Pastaza river aboard a barge, but was holding the cable broke and fell into the water. Read Article
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A total of 19 people have died so far this year in Ecuador for dengue, a disease that has affected nearly 10,000 people, said the Ministry of Public Health. The highest number of dengue deaths recorded in the coastal province of Manabi (8), followed by the Guayas (5) and Santo Domingo (2), while Los Ríos, […]
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Drinking liquid cactus and eating insects survived for five days lost hiker Chilean Felipe Bravo, who today was found alive by rescuers Ecuador in the Galapagos Islands. Bravo had disappeared without a trace last Monday in Santa Cruz Island, when he moved alone, unaccompanied by a guide, mount the Puntudo sector, about 800 meters. Dr. […]
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Health officials reported a total of four recent dengue cases in the municipality of Altamira, Tamaulipas. There are a total of 26 residents that have been infected by this virus in the south part of the municipality. Ministry Health Officials are now in an alert status. Read Article
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More than 65 people, a helicopter, search dogs and two boats are on the search operation of the tourist Chilean Felipe Bravo, who disappeared last Monday in the highlands of Santa Cruz in the heart of the Ecuadorian Galapagos archipelago. This was announced on Friday the address of the Galapagos National Park (GNP), which coordinates […]
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Drowned by the negligence of lifeguards Eelnoticieroenlinea.com reported yesterday afternoon was rescued the body of the young Joseph David Mendez, age 24, who was reported missing since last night on the beach of Miramar Manzanillo Mexico. According to unofficial sources, it was learned that apparently the incident occurred due to negligence and corruption attitude of […]
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An estimated of 31 tickets per million units of paper money circulating in the country are false, according to official Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR). The data, as explained by the Central, correspond to the new family of banknotes in denominations of ¢ 2 000 (blue ticket) and ¢ 20 000 (orange ticket). In […]
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That, taking as reference only La Mariscal, Quito pink area, and around which concentrates most hotels of three, four and five star hotels as well as tourists frequented by Europeans or Americans. Hence, even optimistic it even until the time it takes a person to reach the new airport in a private vehicle as estimated […]
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Assistant Secretary of Teamsters, Pablo Moyano, had warned that came unannounced strikes by the lack of agreement on the joint. Employers told Radio 10 that are affected companies around the country. The negotiations for the wage increase remains at odds with the Teamsters with representatives of employers. And in the hours can be inconvenient for […]
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A base of Jalisco State Police was attacked Thursday morning with fragmentation grenades, an action that left at least two people injured. Early reports state that the attack was against the base located in Chamizal police and Revolution, a short distance from downtown Guadalajara. Read Article
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The culling of bats, a common practice in Peru to control rabies, does not reduce rates of exposure to the virus causing the disease and may be counterproductive, according to a study by the University of Michigan. The research, conducted in colonies of vampire bats in Peru, aims to help public health officials and agriculture […]
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The Ministry of Health of El Salvador today confirmed the first death from swine flu so far this year and reported that there have been nearly one hundred cases, but reaffirmed that the disease has not yet reached levels epidemic. The fatality is a child of one year and a half old native of La […]
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The number of people infected with influenza virus A H1N1 was increased to 96. According to data from the Ministry of Health (Minsal) in the most recent week confirmed 21 new cases. 48 percent of patients detected recently are under ten years, said David Rodriguez, head of the Statistics and Information Minsal. “Most of these […]
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With the arrival of the first cold, demand in the health centers in this city began to multiply. “It’s a critical time. No bed anywhere, especially respiratory problems of all kinds, great and small”, was reported from hospital emergency roquense, Francisco Lopez Lima. In recent weeks began to see cases of bronchiolitis, pneumonia and all […]
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Chile’s Felipe Bravo, 28, was last seen on Monday June 11 at a restaurant in Bellavista in Santa Cruz Island, where his intention was frustrated because the lunch food was not ready. A taxi driver who transported the hiker said the young man had intended to go to Half Moon and Puntudo. Read Article
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Following the government’s denial of an alleged “pesification” of contracts and debts in the draft code reform, the head of the bloc of deputies, Agustín Rossi, clarified that Argentines “will be able to continue depositing and drawing up contracts in dollars.” Speaking to radio La Red, the national legislator stated that “the Argentine peso is […]
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A truck travelling from Paraguay with 300 kilos of marijuana struck a tourist van head-on along Route 277 in Brazil, between Nova Laranjeiras and Guaraniaçu. The tourists were on a shopping trip to Foz do Iguaçu. According to Infobae, the truck driver lost control of the vehicle. He died on the way to the hospital. […]
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The conclusion of the 38th Congress of Tourism and Travel agencies, AAAVYT found that tourism to Argentina is rapidly declining. The country is becoming increasingly expensive with inflation adding to the international financial crisis. According to the latest statistics, presented at the congress, the number of foreign tourists arriving in the city of Buenos Aires […]
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Strong snowfalls over the past few days forced the evacuation of 20 people from Ushuaia, a town on the island Tierra del Fuego. According to La Voz, last night the people were evacuated from the Dos Banderas neighbourhood, located in the mountain area of Ushuaia. The measure was determined after a joint operation of staff […]
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Hepatitis A affects population in Tamaulipas 2 000 vaccines were distributed amongst children after a tremendous Hepatitis A, outbreak in Victoria City, Tamaulipas. Health authorities distributed vaccines after the death of a minor in the south part of Tamaulipas. The vaccine consists of two dosages each one 0.5 milligrams for minors between 1-18 years old. […]
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The heavy load carriers of the National Land Transport macro southern region, composed of interprovincial carriers threaten to launch protest actions in rejection of the constant rise in fuel prices and the excessive costs of fines, including its main sources demandas.Fernando Peralta, Secretary General of heavy freight of Arequipa, said the fighting platform, which includes […]
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The Official Tourism Guide specializing in high mountain nosy Dueñas Bustos, Ausangate mountain while climbing the more than 6 000 m in the imperial city accompanied by two Spanish tourists, for purposes of an avalanche of snow and ice by the Spanish tourist died Miguel Angelo , being saved by a miracle the wife of […]
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According to reports Ecuavisa user of social networks, calling for a halt to work, they consider serious environmental impact, but the Ministry of industry indicates that it is technically done. The Ministry of Public Works, through Panavial company, is in charge of construction. Read Article
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On the morning of May 29 was made an overflight of the volcano and took advantage Reventador small windows to watch the clouds part, the activity of the volcano. In short, what was observed was intense fumarolic activity in the dome and lava flows that were issued to the northern flank of the volcano. Intense […]
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A French citizen has died in a traffic accident that was presented at kilometer 32 of the road connecting the city of Ibague with Alvarado in the north of Tolima. The victim approximately 56 years, who was identified as Yvec Chavanel, going to the edge of a high-powered motorcycle, which collided with a truck. Authorities […]
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“Almost no one assault per day at the same time and for the same area,” and referred yesterday the driver of a truck that came to show solidarity with a merchant who denounced the prosecution that on Tuesday night was assaulted and his wife became wound. According to victims, the assaults occur between 21:00 and […]
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Except, as even a glance around the harbour of Puerto Ayora, the main town on the island of Santa Cruz, will show you, it’s no longer pristine. A filmy slick of oil shines on the surface of the water where hundreds of boats wait to receive the next intake of tourists. And beyond is a […]
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The Director of the National Secretariat for Risk Management of Pastaza, Enrique Meza, was emphatic in stating that the search and rescue operation to find the whereabouts of the tourist Argentine Leandro Vinas, 30 years old , who disappeared last Tuesday in the Pastaza River, will not cease to find it. Read Article
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High Mountain Unit of the National Police of Peru confirmed the death of 11 tourists (nine Korean and two Australians) and two crew of a helicopter that fell into a country’s Amazon region. The accident aircraft was found in the area called Pirhuayani after disappearing on the eve on his way Mazuco area in Madre […]
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Three French tourists were killed Thursday and at least a dozen injured shortly after arriving in the Dominican Republic when the bus carrying them from the airport collided with a locomotive at the eastern end of the island, officials said. Amado Avila, director of Civil Defense in the tourist province of La Altagracia, said among […]
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In a room at the Hotel “Pelican Eyes”, San Juan del Sur, last Sunday morning, was found dead on a Belgian citizen, Joseph Phillis Mauris Pirlot, 45. According to the gringo Falis Michael Michel, 59, both were to be seen Sunday morning in the hotel lobby and saw that he decided to call it came […]
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A plane with volunteers from the United States Flying Physicians Association passengers crashed in “El Fuerte” river located at the mountain regions of Sinaloa. The volunteer team provided free medical care and surgeries to the people that lived in the provinces. The pilot of the aircraft, also a doctor, instantly died while 2 of his […]
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Cancun, Quintana Roo. – American tourist Ismael Andujar launched the eleventh floor of a hotel, after writing with soap on the bathroom mirror: “I have taken much, I love you Jenna” and “I love you Jenna and peace to all “. The Attorney General of Justice (PGJ) reported that investigating officers interviewed Jenna Martin, who […]
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MOVING TO ECUADOR – READ THIS REPORT ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM ONLY $1.99 ——————————————————- As if they were policemen, two criminals stopped their victim at a red light and subjected to over firearms placing handcuffs on hands. Then they took him uncertain due to strip him of his vehicle and other belongings.Carlos Proaño denounced […]
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Brazil’s TAM and Chile’s LAN each reported a 22 percent plunge in first-quarter profits, citing rises in fuel costs and other expenses among other factors. Another Brazilian airline, GOL, laid off 1,200 people to cut costs. Aerolineas Argentinas continues to bleed money, receiving more than $200 million in subsidies during the first quarter of this […]
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Warn increased drought associated diseases appearing in Mexico The Health Ministry reported yesterday Sinaloa a case of cholera in the area of Jesus Maria, so health officials analyze the water quality in wells and river tributaries Humaya. Several Mexican states now affected by drought warnings and recommendations issued after registering an increase in diseases related […]
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Early Saturday morning, members of special units of Narcotics, Judicial Police, Immigration, Traffic Circuit Jepropena and the Marshal, in conjunction with the Prosecutor, Municipality, Police Stations and Fire conducted a security operation in the La Mariscal in Quito called “Alliance”. As a result of it registered a total of 19 offenders, eight bars were closed, […]
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A strong earthquake of moment magnitude 6.6 degrees on Sunday shook the Pacific coast of Panama, even eliminate the risk of a possible tsunami, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 18:45 local time (00H45 GMT), was recorded at 370 kilometers south of the Panamanian city of David, and […]
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German tourist dies in traffic accident in Pomata viewpoint – Puno Losandes.com.pe reported on May 26, 2012, a German tourist died after a traffic accident en route Puno – Desaguadero, after the dismissal and overturning of the truck that was driving exactly at kilometer 1461, Faro sector tourist lookout, Pomata district, province of Chucuito. The […]
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A woman was killed and over 100 were injured by the weather phenomenon. About five thousand people were left homeless in the Colombian town of Sabanalarga the wake of a tornado that devastated the city center. According to the authorities at least one person was killed and over 100 were injured by the weather phenomenon. […]
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On June 1st he National Seismological Service registered an earthquake with a 5.68 magnitude on Richter scale at the coast of Jalisco, Guadalajara. The quake was registered at about 3:57am with an epicenter south of Cihuatlan, Jalisco. There was no damage left by the quake according to the State unit of Civil Protection. Read Article
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Insecurity on the roads. Several people injured was the balance left a vandalism attack from a group of gang members against various interprovincial buses covering the route Lima – Ayacucho. The attack occurred on the road Via The Liberators, height and Canan Humay locations in the Ica region juridisción d ela. The incident occurred around […]
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The Director of Health Surveillance, Ministry of Public Health, Ivan Allende, said the death toll due to dengue rises to 47 people so far in 2012. He noted that was reduced by 60% the cases reported in the capital districts. Read Article
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Authorities in the region of Valparaiso at noon today closed the border crossing at Los Libertadores preventing traffic problems due to the arrival of bad weather front in the central region. The measure became effective before they begin the heavy snowfalls are expected in the mountainous area to prevent vehicles from being trapped in intermediate […]
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Twenty-five tourists escaped serious injuries yesterday when a tour bus in which they were travelling overturned near Rock in Trelawny. The bus, according to a police report, overturned near the Rock leg of the North Coast Highway after it was involved in a collision with a motor car which had attempted to rejoin the line […]
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Mexico: Gastrointestinal reported cases increase in Tamaulipas There are up to 3,800 gastrointestinal health problems reported weekly by Inhabitants residing in Victoria City Tamaulipas. Secretary of Health officials informed the public that the cause of the gastrointestinal discomfort is due to the consumption of spoiled food. Most patients are children and teenagers ranging from 6 […]
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A little-known life-threatening illness caused by blood sucking insects has been labelled the ‘new AIDS of the Americas’ by experts. The parasitic illness called Chagas Disease has similarities to the early spread of HIV, according to a new study. Similar to AIDS, Chagas is difficult to detect and it can take years for symptoms to […]
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In a span of 20 weeks of this year in the country have registered 17 people died from dengue, in addition to 8 399 cases, 140 of those with severe dengue (hemorrhagic). Reported so far the Ministry of Public Health. Until last week the death toll from the disease in Ecuador was thirteen, but that […]
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Ecuadorinmediato.com reported: 1. Owner of canopy company (Hosteriá Mindo Ropes and Canopy) remains in custody after accident. 2. The company has been suspended from operations. 3. U.S. tourist died after cable carrying canopy broke half-way on its route. 4. The tourist (Julia Musailova)fell 40 meters. 5. Guide was seriously hurt and is hospitalized. 6. Preliminary […]
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The American tourist died yesterday Julia Musailova Mindo in circumstances that remain unclear. Witnesses said the accident occurred while performing an extreme sport tourist. Norberto Strong, in his Twitter account @ quipus1 said that one of the cables ‘canopy’ broke. Read Article
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The mission of Unesco , consisting of five experts who evaluated the preservation and conservation of the archaeological park of Machu Picchu , suggested Thursday that emergency measures are in place in the buffer zone of the sanctuary and the people known as Aguas Calientes . Nuria Sanz, head for Latin America and the Caribbean […]
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The storm of rain and wind that affects the central and southern Chile on Saturday has left one dead, nearly 2,000 people homeless and 337,000 without power in their homes, officials said. Speaking to the press, the president of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, lamented the death of a woman because of the storm and said the […]
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Red Alert on the hurricane “Bud” is deactivated On May 26th the unit of Civil protection accompanied by the fire department informed citizens about the deactivation of the Red alert on hurricane “Bud”. Hurricane “Bud” was downgraded to a tropical Storm. Its winds were approximately 55 kilometers per hour with a dissipation process of 10 […]
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Oaxaca’s Seismic system alert fails due to electric malfunctioning On Friday May 5th the seismic alert system (SASO) in Oaxaca stopped operating due to an electric malfunctioning. The system has not yet being repaired because unionized employees took over the State Institute of Civil Protection offices. Read Article
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The Navy Department reported that the hurricane “Bud” has intensified its level to a category two, traveling towards the southwest of Manzanillo, Colima. The impact of “Bud” will be for the states of Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco causing heavy rains and winds over 120 kilometers. Read Article
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Romanian women, 27 years old, was arrested May 14, 2012 at Kloten’s airport (northern Switzerland). She had three kilos of cocaine hidden in her suitcase. The suspect arrived from Sao Paolo and was en route to Brussels, Belgium. Read Article
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Romanian citizen arrested on Heathrow airport, London with 2.5 kilos of cocaine on May 11, 2012. The suspect arrived on a flight from Rio de Janerio.He came from Rio De Janeiro, Brasil. Read Article
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In Brazil, water levels on one of the Amazon’s main rivers are rising dangerously fast. Some of the worst flooding in decades has forced many families from their homes. Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo visits Careiro da Varzea, one of the worst hit areas in the northern Amazonas state. Read Article
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Following the discovery of a lionfish in Tubará jurisdiction of the Regional Autonomous Corporation of the Atlantic (CRA) reported that it was reissued a warning to all coastal municipalities of the department. Read Article
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Luz Espinoza, head of ticket sales, was unable to explain how 600 sticks of dynamite found their way onto an Arequipa charter bus headed toward Chala. According to the RPP Nacional, the dynamite was accompanied by other types of explosive materials. This discovery has resulted in the adoption of new security measures, including increased supervision […]
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To keep the body free from cholera, the Ministry of Health has intensified inspection and cleansing ice plants, in addition to exercise special surveillance of food handlers and traders of seafood in the municipalities of Tampico, Madero and Altamira . Staff of the State Commission for the Prevention of Health Risks has been commissioned to […]
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Between January and April, there were 597 patients in the country. In 2011, there were reported 315. In Cordoba, there are 41 confirmed and 105 probable. They insist on the vaccination. Although there are vaccines to prevent it, whooping cough longer history in Argentina to become a reemerging disease, which today is a major cause […]
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Against theft, robbery and assault that occurred last week, several of the injured claimed in social networks and radio news programs inefficiencies morning service installed surveillance cameras at traffic lights of the city to identify thieves. According to Fernando Figueroa, director of the SIS-ECU-911, the camera system of the municipality meets the specific task of […]
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Last year, a record 120 Americans were killed in Mexico, compared with just 35 in 2007. Most happened in areas bordering the U.S. But for the first time, a significant number of murders occurred in previously peaceful areas like Jalisco state, where 14 Americans were killed, according to a Houston Chronicle analysis of U.S. State […]
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