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Train crash in Argentina leaves 49 killed and 600 injured

A train crash at the Once Station in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, has killed 49 people with at least 600 more injured.

by ezequiel Kopel in Argentina on 22/02/2012

Society

Train crash leaves 49 dead and 600 injured - Buenos Aires

Forty-nine people are killed and 600 injured after a train crashed this morning while pulling into Once Central Station, officials confirmed. A 7-...

by Claudio Santisteban in Argentina on 22/02/2012

Our World

Inga Indians dance festival of New Year - Bogota

The Inga indians from the southern part of Colombia held a New Year Festival in the capital. The group are members of a community that lives in...

by Luis Gomez in Colombia on 21/02/2012

22/02/2012 - Train crash in Argentina leaves 49 killed and 600 injured - Argentina - A train crash at the Once Station in...
22/02/2012 - Train crash leaves 49 dead and 600 injured - Buenos Aires - Argentina - Forty-nine people are killed and 600...
21/02/2012 - Inga Indians dance festival of New Year - Bogota - Colombia - The Inga indians from the southern part...
19/02/2012 - Protesters call for action in Guarapiche River Oil Spill - Caracas - Venezuela - The NGO Una Motaña de Gente (A mountain...
18/02/2012 - Bolivian Carnival in Oruro - Day 1 - 2012 - Bolivia - The first day of Carnival 2012 in...
17/02/2012 - Luis Suarez receives support in Uruguay - Montevideo - Uruguay - Nacional team soccer fans club show up...
15/02/2012 - Sean Penn speaks with President Evo Molares at the Governors Palace - Bolivia - Sean Penn visits Bolivia to speak to...
15/02/2012 - Sean Penn meets with Bolivian President Evo Morales - Bolivia - Actor Sean Penn arrives in La Paz...
14/02/2012 - Henrique Capriles Radonski attends Primary win Event - Venezuela - Venezuelan opposition candidate...
13/02/2012 - Venezuelan youth monitors opposition primaries - Caracas - Venezuela - A youth organization comprising...

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Train crash in Argentina leaves 49 killed and 600 injured

Society

Train crash in Argentina leaves 49 killed and 600 injur...

A train crash at the Once Station in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, has killed 49 people with at least 600 more injured.
by ezequiel Kopel, on 22nd of February 2012
Train crash leaves 49 dead and 600 injured - Buenos Aires

Society

Train crash leaves 49 dead and 600 injured - Buenos Air...

Forty-nine people are killed and 600 injured after a train crashed this morning while pulling into Once Central Station, officials confirmed. A 7-year-old boy was among the first report...
by Claudio Santisteban, on 22nd of February 2012
Inga Indians dance festival of New Year - Bogota

Our World

Inga Indians dance festival of New Year - Bogota

The Inga indians from the southern part of Colombia held a New Year Festival in the capital. The group are members of a community that lives in Bogota, and take pride in representing th...
by Luis Gomez, on 21st of February 2012
Protesters call for action in Guarapiche River Oil Spill - Caracas

Environment

Protesters call for action in Guarapiche River Oil Spil...

The NGO Una Motaña de Gente (A mountain of people) held a protest demanding accountability and government action for the Guarapiche River Oil Spill in Monagas State in an area now seale...
by Sergio Alvarez, on 19th of February 2012
Baltazar Ushka, the last icebreaker of Chimborazo

Our World

Baltazar Ushka, the last icebreaker of Chimborazo

Baltazar Ushka is the last indigenous Ecuadorian who makes his living gathering ice from the glaciers of Chimborazo volcano. Every Friday, Baltazar scales alone the summit of the volcan...
by Frank Sanchez, on 25th of April 2011
Bolivian Carnival in Oruro - Day 1 - 2012

Arts & Entertainment

Bolivian Carnival in Oruro - Day 1 - 2012

The first day of Carnival 2012 in Bolivia, featuring performers and spectators from across the country and the world.
by Theo Stroomer, on 18th of February 2012
Luis Suarez receives support in Uruguay - Montevideo

Sports

Luis Suarez receives support in Uruguay - Montevideo

Nacional team soccer fans club show up in support of Luis Suarez using masks and banners referring to the episode lived between Liverpool and Manchester United player Patrice Evra.
by Angel Saravia, on 17th of February 2012
Primary elections held in Caracas

Politics

Primary elections held in Caracas

Opposition supporters in Venezuela voted in a primary election to elect a presidential candidate who will face the current president, Hugo Chávez, in the next elections to be held in Oc...
by Cristian Hernandez, on 12th of February 2012
Sean Penn speaks with President Evo Molares at the Governors Palace

Politics

Sean Penn speaks with President Evo Molares at the Gove...

Sean Penn visits Bolivia to speak to President Evo Morales about what he can do to further help the devastated nation of Haiti. La Paz. 15th February 2012
by Natalie Fernandez., on 15th of February 2012
Sean Penn meets with Bolivian President Evo Morales

Politics

Sean Penn meets with Bolivian President Evo Morales

Actor Sean Penn arrives in La Paz Bolivia to meet with President Evo Morales. Penn is asking for assistance in Haiti. La Paz, Bolivia. 15th February 2012
by Fernando Miranda, on 15th of February 2012
Henrique Capriles Radonski attends Primary win Event

Politics

Henrique Capriles Radonski attends Primary win Event

Venezuelan opposition candidate Henrique Capriles Radonski attended an event to receive his confirmation of majority after winning the primary election in Caracas. February 14th 2012
by Alejandro Rustom, on 14th of February 2012
Henrique Capriles Radonsky campaigns in Caracas

Politics

Henrique Capriles Radonsky campaigns in Caracas

Henrique Capriles Radonsky will be the candidate to battle Hugo Chavez in the coming presidential elections in Venezuela next October 7th. 7th October 2011
by Luis Cobelo, on 7th of October 2011
Venezuelan opposition leaders celebrate after Capriles wins primarys

Politics

Venezuelan opposition leaders celebrate after Capriles ...

Supporters of Henrique Capriles, celebrate after he wins the primarys election. Caprile, 39, became Venezuelan opposition's leader to face Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in the p...
by Alejandro Rustom, on 12th of February 2012
Shakespeare Festival in Buenos Aires

Arts & Entertainment

Shakespeare Festival in Buenos Aires

The city government is conducting a variety of theatrical offerings, music and dance with national and international performances as part of its annual Shakespeare festival. Argentina. ...
by Walter Pagliardini, on 12th of February 2012
Venezuelan youth monitors opposition primaries - Caracas

Politics

Venezuelan youth monitors opposition primaries - Caraca...

A youth organization comprising hundreds of volunteers helped to count votes in the first election primaries won by Henrique Capriles to stand against president Chavez. Venezuela. 12th ...
by Andrés A., on 13th of February 2012
Venezuelan opposition in primary vote

Politics

Venezuelan opposition in primary vote

Venezuela's united opposition took part in voting in first-ever primaries with state governor Henrique Capriles widely expected to be chosen to challenge President Hugo Chavez in a...
by Andrés A., on 12th of February 2012
Primary Election of the opposition in Venezuela

Politics

Primary Election of the opposition in Venezuela

Venezuelans participate in the primaries of the opposition, to choose the candidate who will contest the presidency with Hugo Chavez. San Antonio de los Altos, Venezuela. 12th February ...
by Camilo Delgado Castilla, on 12th of February 2012
Venezuela votes in primary elections

Politics

Venezuela votes in primary elections

People gather at polling stations to vote in the country's first primary elections. The winner will run the opposition against sitting president Hugo Chavez. Caracas, Venezuela. 12...
by Alejandro Rustom, on 12th of February 2012
Capriles votes in the Venezuela´s primaries

Politics

Capriles votes in the Venezuela´s primaries

The lawyer, governor and candidate for president of Venezuela Henrique Capriles, votes in primary elections to determine the single candidate of organized opposition. Caracas, Venezuela...
by Alejandro Sosa Briceño, on 12th of February 2012
Protest performance against bullfighting in Bogota

Politics

Protest performance against bullfighting in Bogota

Animal rights activists hold a massive art movement at the Plaza de Bolivar supporting the new initiative to review bullfighting politics. Bullfighting is commonly accepted in Colombian...
by Leonardo Guzmán, on 9th of February 2012

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Saludos desde Mexico, Colegas

Submitted by Enrique Perez Huerta on Thu, 24/12/2009 - 21:50.

Saludos desde Mexico, Colegas de America del Sur.

El motivo de este mensaje es para desearles a todos y cada uno de ustedes para que disfruten estas fiestas de fin de año en compañía de sus seres mas queridos y allegados desearles que la felicidad no falte en tu hogar, así como en sus mesas jamás falte un pan, sal y agua para compartir hoy y siempre.
Y que el año 2010 que está por comenzar le traiga cosas buenas y se vean realizados todos sus planes y deseos...
Espero que pronto nos podamos encontrar con la complicidad de la casualidad y el destino y aprovechemos la ocasión para saludarnos personalmente, convivir y compartir... y por supuesto... Hacer Fotos…
Reciban un saludo y abrazo fraternal, Desde algún lugar en Territorio Nacional Mexicano…

Pd. Que el mundo se detenga mientras sean felices!!!
Sinceramente…

Enrique Pérez Huerta (olvidadodeldestino)

Se buscan fotos de

Submitted by Adrian Cottrell on Thu, 18/06/2009 - 16:16.

Se buscan fotos de manifestaciones iranies en America del sur.

12 JUNE: World Day against

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Wed, 10/06/2009 - 16:02.

12 JUNE: World Day against Child Labour
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Does any one have any info on

Submitted by Peter Manning on Thu, 04/06/2009 - 03:27.

Does any one have any info on protests etc on 4th June in Lima, Peru, regarding Tianamen aniversay, please send me a mesage peter.manning@hotmail.com or @teamsojourner on twitter

Chaves revelo el plan de la

Submitted by Wais B on Wed, 03/06/2009 - 11:03.

Chaves revelo el plan de la inteligencia de EE.UU que quiere asesinarlo cuando llege a El Salvador. Como esta reaccionado el publico a estas noticas?