Tulcán Ecuador: Armando Villareal Jose Narvaez is the second victim of crime, stolen in the same place, same time and same modality Hector R, assaulted on Tuesday. The history. Jose Narvaez was approached by three men who asked 7 000 $ 950 change. Due to the large amount of money, the subjects suggested the transaction […]
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Odalis Caldera, Secretary of Public Order and Security, said there are few reports received from the clubs because intoxicated people carry guns. “The owners of the premises allow entry of these people for fear of losing them as customers for fear of being attacked. Several procedures have recovered handguns that hide beneath the bars.” Those […]
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Three friends were on vacation in Copacabana on the shores of Lake Titicaca, where Sergio Gachon began to feel ill. In a hospital provided him with penicillin, he was allergic and died later in a hostel. The boy’s family says it would be a Bolivian professional malpractice, while the consul of Chile in Bolivia says […]
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After five days of having been dropped at a hotel in the Riviera Maya, an American tourist died in a private hospital in Cancún, by a severe head injury. In a strange fact, the accident was not reported timely by the hotel, Bahia Principe Riviera Maya, nor the private hospital, Hospiten, told authorities on income […]
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Three people died, including one minor, and twelve were injured yesterday afternoon in Guayaquil-Salinas road, when a bus crashed into a cooperative CICA van carrying fifteen workers from a farm in the area. The incident occurred at 18:00, at kilometer 27 of the Santa Elena-Progress section. Witnesses said the truck plate, cream-colored Datsun GFI-528, leaving […]
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A group of 30 Brazilian tourists were assaulted in the early hours of Friday for more than a dozen armed men who entered the inn where they were staying in the famous Margarita Island, northeastern Venezuela, officials said.”We’re talking about 30 to 35 (…) Brazilian national tourists that at two in the morning were submitted […]
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The National Directorate of Meteorology, DNM, Uruguay declared a yellow alert yesterday due to a heat wave affecting the West, with temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius. DNM while making recommendations to the population of the departments of Artigas, Salto, Paysandu and Black River, bordering the River Uruguay, to avoid dehydration and skin lesions due to […]
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For the commission of the project “History of the Townships of the Province of El Oro, ‘the most important archaeological features in the Parish Uzhcurrumi in Passage, and they have called’ The Second World Machu Pichu ‘. “If we continue with the excavations may constitute as such at this time we can say that we […]
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According to a report by the newspaper Folha de São Paulo, the passenger demand is growing year after year, although the rates are increasingly expensive. Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and Cuiabá are the most affected by the phenomenon. During the World Cup 2014, 16 airports will be most used by visitors. Among them, […]
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A man attacked two expat surfers with a machete in an incident caught on videotape in the southern Pacific beach town of Pavones. A U.S. family on vacation recorded the attack by a man in a kayak against two stand-up paddle surfers at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 1. The attack took place on the beach […]
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Ricardo Uribe said there are complaints of managers and employees of establishments, about the presence of stagnant water and mosquitoes, likely carriers of dengue on the boardwalk. The council asked the Sanitary District VIII, health brigades to eliminate possible outbreak of dengue in the embankment due to excess water at certain points. Excess water, which […]
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According to rpp.com, during broad daylight in downtown Lima, Dutch tourist, Denis Poma and his wife, Peruvian Maria Mayta while at an intersection were assaulted by a group of thieves who took their money and personal affects including credit cards. While in an intersection in Surco, Russian visitor Aleksander Morozov boarded a taxi to his […]
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Gen. Ramos, 12, is the first victim of severe dengue (hemorrhagic) of the year, confirmed yesterday the Provincial Health Directorate of Guayas. The boy died on Sunday at 07:00 or so, in the area of the hospital’s Intensive Care Ycaza Francisco Bustamante.The patient began the clinical Jan. 9, according to information from their families with […]
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Before the Turrialba Volcano back to a state of relative normality, according to technical and scientific centers, the National Emergency Commission (CNE) today lifted the state of yellow alert. The CNE left a green alert status (prevention) for the National Park area and the cantons of Turrialba, Alvarado, Jiménez and Oreamuno, due to the colossal […]
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Man assaulted by five suspects near Morazán Park reported to be in stable condition.Police are looking for five suspects in relation to a robbery that a sent a German man to the hospital early Saturday morning with stab wounds, according a report issued by the Judicial Investigation Police. Read Article
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The Mexican Center for Environmental Law (Cemda) reported that at least 20 cities in that country caused air pollution in the last decade some 38 000 deaths from lung diseases. The agency also explained that environmental pollution is a federal public health problem. According to Cemda, this is due to environmental pollution costs accounted equivalent […]
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#taxistastwitteros de Bogotá A number of taxi drivers in Bogota have joined together to use Twitter as an improved tool for safety and service for customers.
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In the remainder of January, is expected to dry weather prevails in the Caribbean region where high temperatures will cause fires could plant cover, especially at the end of the month. In just two weeks in the country there have been 14 fires and this could continue to increase. Today’s alert is on mainly in […]
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Epidemiological alert in the province of Ucayali confirmed seven cases of dengue in the first month of the year. The Regional Health Deputy Loreto, Cristian Angeles Carey, who is in Contamana since last Wednesday, confirmed that the province of Ucayali in dengue epidemic alert, having been detected in this first month of 7 cases of […]
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At least 32 people have died because of problems stemming from the intense cold wave during the current winter season in Mexico and 35 from various types of influenza, reported yesterday by the Ministry of Health. In the last three months these deaths were recorded, according to health officials. In the case of persons who […]
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Solar radiation affects the entire southern region Puno is also seriously affected In Arequipa sunlight are strongest at Plaza Mayor The excessive solar radiation received by Arequipa Puno is also affecting, to a greater percentage of Arequipa, and evil beyond the neighboring Moquegua and Tacna. The head of the Department of Ecology, Environmental Protection and […]
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According to noticias.terra.com Canadian citizen Salid Abdulacis Sabas was found dead the morning of January 16, 2012 in an intersection of avenues in Culiacan Sinaloa. The body was found with several bullet holes in which the majority of impacts where to the head. Precise reasons for the murders are unknown, but experts believe the Canadian […]
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The frontal system will intensify over the Gulf slope faith Mexico in the Central Plateau and the Valley of Mexico Mexico .- The entry of new, intense cold front number 23 in the early hours of Sunday will generate moderate wind with some gusts, increasing clouds with showers and storms along the Gulf slope faith […]
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Peru’s attorney general, Jose Pelaez Bardales, has asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to consider returning to a visa requirement for Mexican citizens wishing to visit the country, a requirement that was eliminated in 2009. The reason, he explained, is the growing presence and activity of drug cartels in that country in Peruvian territory. According […]
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From the first minute of Saturday 14 the price of gasoline will have its first increase in 2012. According to the Mexican Association of Gas Companies (Amega), the gasoline price per liter of Magna, which is most used by the vehicle fleet increased nine cents to sell at 9.82 pesos. Meanwhile, a gallon of diesel, […]
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The adquisisón belongs to the project to strengthen the response capacity of the service of mechanical equipment to meet emergencies rainy season. More than three dozen heavy equipment acquired by the Regional Government of Ayacucho in order to meet the emergency situation in the road network, were given to district mayors as a preventive measure […]
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From this weekend in the region Arequipa rainfall will resume but will be light and sporadic, according to information issued by the Senamhi. As in the provinces of the region located above 3,600 meters above sea level continue to be recorded and intense frost cold weather reaches 2 degrees below zero, as the case Imata […]
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High temperatures in recent days led to a record demand for electricity, generating power outages in various parts of the city, the suburbs of Buenos Aires and the interior of the country.In Federal Capital during the week there were power outages in several districts of the Federal Capital as Floresta, Villa Lugano, Caballito, Belgrano and […]
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The former Minister of Transport and Communications, Enrique Cornejo, warned that the international airport Jorge Chavez is in Category 0, ie that has no landing conditions in case a situation arises fog. However, he said that between 16 and 20 January this year, will reset the antenna (Category II) which was removed to test the […]
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A foreign citizen was identified as Chang Huiyan 70, the Tourist Police and the Public Ministry investigate causes of death. An American tourist died of nationality within the room of a hotel located on Avenida El Sol, in the city of Cusco. The victim was identified as Huiyan Chang, 70. According to information workers in […]
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Tingo Maria – Huanuco Labs discovered in the area of the waterfall “Catarata Sol Naciente” which is located 300 meters from 3 de Mayo where a large number of both national and foreign tourists visit. Land in a police operation against trafficking interdiction of illicit drugs, agents Tactical Operations Group in Jungle (GOATJ), Unit-PNP DIRANDRO […]
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SOURCE USGS REPORT Magnitude 4.4 Date-Time Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 06:59:02 UTC Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 01:59:02 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 0.518°N, 79.709°W Depth 56.3 km (35.0 miles) Region NEAR THE COAST OF ECUADOR Distances 51 km (31 miles) S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador 105 km (65 […]
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It is the ideal destination for tourists seeking peace and relaxation amidst a natural environment.The water is crystal clear, warm and relaxed, and their colors move from green to blue. It is the sea that surrounds Múcura Island in the middle of the archipelago of San Bernardo, in the department of Bolivar. Read Article
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The discovery of five bodies has risen to thirteen the number of deaths caused by the landslide occurred Monday in the district Jamapa in Sapucaia City, located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro (southeast), confirmed on Tuesday Defense Civil. Heavy rains in recent weeks have hit Rio de Janeiro triggered landslides in two […]
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Dozens of families with the help of members of the Armed Forces perform cleanup work parties to continue rescuing building materials and furnishings of their homes that were destroyed by landslides in the province of Azuay. They lost their homes in the commune of the canton Picayo Gualaceo. Although it has been almost a month […]
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Uruguay on Monday reported record water consumption and energy due to the intense heat wave affecting the country, said Tuesday that authorities have declared a red alert about the risk of forest fires. The secretary general of the state water company OSE, Mario Bianchi, said in a statement of the Presidency on Monday was a […]
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As of December last year, the city of Puebla was listed as the second most expensive nationally, recording an annual inflation of 4.94%, higher than the national average of 3.82% registered. Read Article
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Two Argentine citizens were arrested accused of four robberies committed on tourists Uruguayan resort of Punta del Este and Solanas in the past two days, and seized power in a booty estimated at $ 10,200, sources with the Uruguayan police. The prisoners stopped at a campsite in the town of Atlantis, and from there traveled […]
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Sudden death yesterday afternoon met a surfer from Uruguay, who collapsed in the sand after leaving practice their favorite sport next to their friends, who took him to a local clinic where the doctor only limited shift to certify his death. Read Article
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The IDEAM said a red alert is maintained by fires in various parts of the country, especially in the Caribbean, Andean and Orinoco, where high temperatures have prevailed in recent days. The departments of Bolivar, Boyaca and Casanare have larger municipalities threatened by this type of emergency. Read Article
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Following the suspension of flights by existing dense fog in Callao, this morning the air traffic was restored at the International Airport Jorge Chávez, while users are asked to reschedule their outputs. In the early morning hours, spokespersons of Lima Airport Partners (LAP), operator of the first air terminal, reported that the problems of flight […]
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The new A-340, registered as LV-CSE will have a cabin layout for 287 passengers (30 in Club Condor and 257 in economy), and is equipped with General Electric turbines CFM 56-5C4, with a total thrust of each engine of 34,000 pounds. Like its predecessors, the colors look of the new image of Aerolineas Argentinas. Read […]
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None of the 140 passengers from Flight 864 were injured Cabo San Lucas, a spokesman for American Airlines. The problem originated in the lubrication system of an engine. An American Airlines plane bound for the North Texas from Mexico had an emergency landing in El Paso because of a problem in the lubrication system of […]
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The United States expelled Venezuela’s consul general in Miami after he was disseminated reports that she discussed possible cyber attacks on U.S. government computers when he was at the Venezuelan Embassy in Mexico. The State Department said Sunday that Livia told Acosta Noguera diplomatic persona non grata and gave her until Tuesday to leave the […]
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Read Article Emergency Messge for U.S. Citizens: Brazil, Flooding in Rio de Janeiro State Floods Western Hemisphere > Brazil 1/6/2012 This message is to alert U.S. citizens to severe flooding in the northern and northeastern parts of the state of Rio de Janeiro. We recommend that U.S. citizens avoid travel to the affected area at […]
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With the effect of rainfall on the coast also were widespread outages in several counties Manabi intermittent, causing damage at least in the hospital Portoviejo IESS masts and the TV signal located on the hill of leaves, as many stations could not broadcast its programming. The electricity in this province is in charge of the […]
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Carlos Naranjo, executive director of INAMHI, said the rains these days are not due to any extraordinary factor. “This is for the winter. What they talked about the effect of La Niña has been sidelined, “he said. The technician reported that moderate to heavy rains are expected this morning on the coast. Also predicted: “We […]
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Peru’s Inca Trail to Machu Picchu will undergo maintenance and conservation work between January 15 and March 31 and will be close during February. Fernando Astete, director of Machu Picchu’s Archaeological Park said 60 workers would carry out the maintenance work. Read Article
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This Thursday, the authorities declared a yellow alert for volcanic district of San Pedro, Second Region, due to the situation experienced by the Lascar volcano. Radio Cooperativa reported that the report of the volcano observatory in South Los Andes is an increase in seismic activity of the volcano, which has caused a seismic swarm in […]
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From 08:00 hours (January 4, 2012)the park began to receive tourists again, after closing last Friday was declared due to a fire that affects the area. The Torres del Paine National Park reopened for all age groups from 8 am this morning in a ceremony led by Finance Minister Paul Longueira. Secretary of State with […]
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation ( DGCA ) today awarded the Peruvian Global Transport Company ( AeroPeru ) a permit to operate commercial aircraft for non-scheduled air transport domestic passengers, cargo and mail, for a period of four years. This permit is an administrative nature, so for Aeroperu air operations must have the appropriate […]
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She takes over a month prey and Ambassador believes he is innocent. In cell 58 of the prison courtyard 5 of the Good Shepherd in Bogota over a month full Raphaela Nathalie Hofer, a young Austrian, 23, captured in the Eldorado airport with about 5 kilos of cocaine in his suitcase. Nathalie’s story would be […]
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The state line Boliviana de Aviacion (BoA) today received official permission to operate in Peru in the transport of passengers, cargo and mail, according to a resolution of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The line will operate traffic rights on routes La Paz and / or Cochabamba and […]
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Considering the demand of travelers moving between the company Caquetá and Bogota this route will start operating from next January 23. The new nonstop route to Florence-Bogotá Bogotá will have two daily flights. “So Avianca seeks to contribute to revitalizing the economy and social and cultural exchange between residents of the Eastern Plains and other […]
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Venezuelan authorities today located in a mountainous region of Tachira, on the border with Colombia, the plane with two passengers who disappeared last Thursday, said Luis Diaz, director of Venezuela’s relief agency. “Unfortunately there are no signs of life in the aircraft, but have to wait for it to reach the crash site to determine […]
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he Bolivians feel that social conflict will increase in 2012, according to the results of a public survey released Monday. According to public opinion survey, 56% of respondents believe that social conflicts will increase, while only 16% expect the situation becomes more calm and to reduce social protests. In contrast, for 21% of respondents did […]
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The Volcano Observatory in the Andes of Southern National Geology and Mining said that in the Cordon Caulle the alert level is red, low intensity eruption process and stable trend. The hazards identified in the current volcanic alert level reduced to fine ash falls that can cause some problems in air traffic and in areas […]
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Noting the rapid progress that has taken the wildfire “Pichiqueime” that affects the community of Florida and has consumed 600 hectares of eucalyptus, Biobío Onemi, in coordination with Conaf said Red Alert this afternoon for the provinces of Concepcion and Ñuble. For the rest of the region, meanwhile, maintains Yellow Alert. Read Article
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Parks Administration of Argentina to tens brigade to assist in the devastating forest fire for days affects the National Park Torres del Paine in Chile.The fire has destroyed at least ten thousand hectares of native forest. A total of 60 brigades in the provinces of Chubut, Neuquen, Rio Tierra del Fuego Black and decided to […]
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Read Article Magnitude 5.1 Date-Time Friday, December 30, 2011 at 09:22:16 UTC Friday, December 30, 2011 at 04:22:16 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 14.454°S, 75.525°W Depth 51.3 km (31.9 miles) Region NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU Distances 47 km (29 miles) SSE of Ica, Peru 128 km (79 […]
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A forest fire has affected the hill this morning Caracol, located in the city of Concepción. The fire was visible from several points of the city. Three fire companies in the capital of the Bío Bío Region attended to the scene to perform control tasks.The volunteers were supported by off-road vehicles and a tanker truck, […]
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On board a station wagon, four masked criminals assaulted a group of foreign and domestic tourists in the National Reserve of Paracas in Pisco, Ica region, as they headed to the beach to the beach Yumaque Cathedral. As narrated the affected subjects, who were carrying guns, forced the driver of the bus company to divert […]
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A head of the guerrilla National Liberation Army (ELN) is designated as responsible for the kidnapping of an Ecuadorian citizen. The incident occurred around 13:30 on the last Tuesday in the town of Saravena, department of Arauca in the northeast of Colombia and Venezuela border. The Government of Arauca told El Comercio that the investigations […]
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Peruvian Ministry of Culture will implement in 2012 a demarcation and protection project of all the ruins (archaeological sites) nationwide, said the general director of Cultural Heritage Paloma Carcedo. She told Andina that said initiative will involve a joint work of the regional governments, municipalities and settlers who live close to the archaeological legacy, also […]
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Cusco has begun to prepare for the upcoming rainy season, which is threatening to cause major damage in the region. An 80% of households in remote regions of Cusco and 90% of old homes in the historic center are in danger of collapsing during the upcoming rainy season, according to Lourdes Rozas Huacho, Cusco’s Civil […]
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USGS – READ ARTICLE Magnitude 4.8 Date-Time Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 13:45:41 UTC Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 08:45:41 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 12.633°S, 76.836°W Depth 77.5 km (48.2 miles) Region NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU Distances 66 km (41 miles) SSE of LIMA, Peru 118 […]
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As part of the action to prevent an outbreak of measles, then the case presented in the airport in Mexico City, health authorities have set up vaccination posts in the country’s airport terminals, with a Cancun of the main tourist destinations in the country since the weekend was conditioned offices of the vaccine airport to […]
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Raul Mejia, coordinator of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (INAMHI), said that one of the factors for the Coast Guayaquil and present conditions of high temperatures is the period of transition from dry to wet. “This month we have had days of 35 degrees Celsius and higher temperatures. It must, among other factors, […]
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From two weeks ago the House of Temporary Assistance (CAT) of the Municipal DIF, is a health siege by an outbreak of chicken pox, and was announced by the attorney for the Defense of Children and Family BJ DIF, Ana Luz Ortega Escamilla. Read Article
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According to the expert opinion provided by the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF), the Regional Office Onemi Magellan declared a red alert for the Province of Ultima Esperanza, due to an active wildfire located in the area known as Olguin, in the commune Torres del Paine. This alert condition is mainly due to the location of […]
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Maldonado Police investigating the theft of nearly $ 26,000 in a house in Punta del Este, where a married couple from Canada were staying. According able to know the country, the theft occurred on the morning of December 25, when unidentified men entered the house taking advantage of the occupants of the house slept. No […]
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Police closed borders Maldonado at noon on Tuesday, seeking to catch up with the thieves of two vehicles, one in Piriapolis, and another farm in a remote Italian tourists who rent. This last case is being investigated by staff from the branch of the Bar to which he is striking that the theft has been […]
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The victim was identified as David James Baker, a 28-year-old from the United States. The lifeless body of a U.S. citizen tourist was rescued Tuesday by Coast Guard personnel after being spotted by fishermen when it floated in the bay of Santa Marta, near the Port Society. The incident occurred at 2:30 pm. Coast Guard […]
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Financial institutions do not provide service to the public on Friday December 30 len all its agencies, because they work in preparing the balance of the end of fiscal year 2011. For four days, users may withdraw money from ATMs. Attention will resume as normal on Tuesday January 3, 2012, detailed the Ecuavisa news. Meanwhile, […]
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This day the Interior Ministry issued a natural disaster declaration for 29 municipalities of Coahuila, which were affected by severe drought since last May Day. In a statement it was reported that with this declaration will have access to resources Natural Disasters Fund (Fonden) the municipalities of Abasolo, Arteaga, Candela, Brown, Cuatro Cienegas, Escobedo, Francisco […]
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A cow owned by Alejandro Villagomez, died in the community Illuchi, Baños de Agua Santa, affected by the bite of a bat rabies transmitted by cattle, as determined in the analysis made by Agrocalidad. “Before he died the vacon could not walk, he bent legs,” said Elena Tapia, daughter of Villagomez. In this situation, Alfonso […]
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Tabasco went on alert to be a major outbreak of dengue in the neighboring state of Quintana Roo and Yucatan, so the fence has been strengthened health in the areas around these towns, said Health Secretary Luis Felipe Graham Zapata . He explained that it was discovered that there are outbreaks in these regions, so […]
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The State Environmental Institute (INEA) has today (27) Flood Warning System in Petropolis, a city in the mountain region of Rio affected by strong January this year. The system operates 24 hours a day and consists of 20 rainfall stations, which measure the intensity of rainfall and river water, which measure the flow capacity of […]
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Considering the announcement of Southern Zonal Meteorological Center that predicts the occurrence of moderate to strong winds throughout the Region of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, from Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 of this week, wind currents estimated to range from the 100 / 120 km / hrs., mainly in coastal areas and higher elevations of […]
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The Buenos Aires government ordered a complete ban on shellfish harvesting to avoid poisoning. On 13 December, a Brazilian tourist died in Chubut by eating spoiled food, which led to that now they were about special prevention measures. Read Article
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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and acquired syphilis, gonococcal infections Genitourinary, chancroid, genital herpes and Human Papilloma Virus, presented an upsurge in the number of cases up to five times more compared to those presented in 2010. In addition, Puebla appears within the first states with the largest number of patients seen by infections like trichomoniasis […]
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The Spanish Union of Airline Pilots (SEPLA) talks on Tuesday with Iberia managers to reach agreement and avoid a general strike on December 29. The representatives of the pilots request that the new subsidiary, Express Iberia, it is believed within the current company and not a new one. Read Article
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Killed 5 members of a family of tourists from Argentina, in a serious accident which occurred around 7 am today on the highway BR290, which links the cities of Rosario do Sul and Sao Gabriel, near the border with Argentina. Read Article
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As a result of the celebrations of Christmas and Christmas Eve, overseas Indiana, USA, Michael Job, 45 years old, was killed in an accident he suffered while driving a scooter brand Italika, yellow with black, around 22:30 pm last Dec. 25. Until the morning of Monday December 26, staff from the State Judicial Police said […]
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An unexpected death found Branka Novak (62), of Slovenian nationality, in an exclusive hotel Huajje area of Puno. According to Novak Aoje reference, husband of the tourists died, she was treated by a private physician since had cardiorespiratory problems and asthma. The spouse said that cardiac arrest would have occurred at 17:00 hours last Saturday, […]
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RPP reported a U.S. citizen dead and about twenty wounded was the outcome of a traffic accident this afternoon (December 23, 2011) at 2:00 pm in average sector Pampachulla, jurisdiction of district Urcos Quispicanchi province (Cusco). The incident occurred when a unit of tourist transport company Tour Peru, who moved from Puno to Cusco with […]
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An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude on the Richter scale shook the city this afternoon in Lima. The quake occurred at approximately 3:29 pm and so far no reported casualties or material losses to mourn. For its part, the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) located the epicenter at sea 43 km northwest of San Vicente de […]
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Near ATMs, squares, intersections, park passes behind Calderon and the Child Jesus, were placed several uniformed to provide security to the citizens who attended the Historical Center during the weekend. The control on the main streets to avoid traffic congestion to the Past, was the work of higher concentration. While some side streets remained isolated […]
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Emirates is preparing to launch daily services to the 2014 FIFA World Cup host city from 3rd January 2012. The new direct service to Rio de Janeiro, with an onward extension to Buenos Aires, will provide seamless connections to Emirates’ network of more than 100 destinations worldwide. Starting 3rd January 2012, EK 247 will leave […]
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A Czech national was nabbed in Argentina for trying to board a transatlantic flight with 247 live animals including poisonous snakes and endangered reptiles packed in a bulging suitcase, reports said Monday.The man identified as Karel Abelovsky, 51, was caught while trying to board a flight for Madrid when shocked baggage X-ray technicians and staff […]
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The United States Embassy in Mexico confirmed that three of the victims of the assault on passenger buses in Panuco had dual nationality. Three of the seven people killed in Thursday’s attack by gunmen on passenger buses in Veracruz and Mexico had the nationality of the United States confirmed Friday state and the U.S. embassy. […]
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According to Cuban state television, the wreck occurred on the east coast. They managed to rescue 87 people. According to a note released by the National Headquarters of Civil Defense of Cuba, border guards on the island found the wreckage on Saturday about 100 meters east of Punta Maisi, at the end of the eastern […]
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The activity of the Tungurahua volcano remains at moderate-high, with a tendency to decline relative to that recorded on Thursday, said the technician on duty at the Geophysical Institute of the Tungurahua Volcano Observatory in Guadeloupe, Jorge Ordonez. The Tungurahua eruption process twelve years ago, resumed on Thursday, explosions and emissions of water vapor columns […]
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The volcano Fuego is launching fine gray ash to a height of 200 to 800 meters above its crater and avalanches of volcanic flow on Santa Teresa ravines, Taniluyá and Ash. Also in the Santiaguito volcano are being produced constant degassing process produces water vapor column of 250 meters above the cone called Caliente, without […]
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Diariopresente.com.mx reports that less complaints against taxi drivers to date have been relatively few. Some reasons given in the article are that Mexican citizens may not believe that their complaint is worth the time. Also, at times, complaints that are made do not provide the necessary information and therefore cannot be filed. Read Article
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Sacatepéquez is the department where more people have sought shelter from the cold temperatures, according to the monitoring that takes place the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conrad). Since the cold season began in early November until yesterday, have been addressed Sacatepéquez two thousand 25 people in shelters set up in the living Holy Mother […]
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The warning was in effect from orange yesterday for the South Coast and the country was changed this morning to a yellow warning, as reported at this time the National Directorate of Meteorology. However, expect some storms could produce gusty winds up to 75 miles per hour for the departments of Soriano, Colonia, Florida, peach, […]
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