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Latin America featured at FITUR 2012 - Madrid

FITUR 2012 saw the introduction of INVESTOUR for the Americas, a new tool to bring together investors and opportunities in Latin America. The B2B...

by Lawrence JC Baron in Spain on 20/01/2012

Politics

El Salvador President asks for forgiveness for El Mozote Massacre

As part of the twentieth anniversary of the signing of peace accords, President Mauricio Funes Cartagena asked for forgiveness on behalf of the state...

by Rene Figueroa in El Salvador on 16/01/2012

Society

200 Years of the first attempt of Independence - San Salvador

El Salvadorians celebrate the bicentennial of its first attempt of independence from Spanish rule. El Salvador. 5th November 2011

by Rene Figueroa in El Salvador on 05/11/2011

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Latin America featured at FITUR 2012 - Madrid
FITUR 2012 saw the introduction of INVESTOUR for the Americas, a new tool to bring together investors and opportunities in Latin America. The B2B workshops were for exhibitors to introd...
El Salvador President asks for forgiveness for El Mozote Massacre
As part of the twentieth anniversary of the signing of peace accords, President Mauricio Funes Cartagena asked for forgiveness on behalf of the state for a massacre that took place in 1...
200 Years of the first attempt of Independence - San Salvador
El Salvadorians celebrate the bicentennial of its first attempt of independence from Spanish rule. El Salvador. 5th November 2011
Day of the Dead commemorated in El Salvador
People flocked to La Bermeja cemetery to pay their respects and make floral offerings to departed relatives and friends as they observed the annual Day of the Dead, otherwise known as A...
Four days left till the 2011 Irish Presidential Election
Only four days to the 2011 Irish Election D-day, and still no sure winner to choose between all seven candidates, but the local Irish media have already put their bet on the winner. Dub...
Leaders of the student Chilean movement speak to the crowd - Santiago
Young people are currently leading the student and secondary college movement. The youths have emerged as natural leaders of the movement that has spread to all levels of society. Chile...
Launch of Hispanic Heritage Month - Los Angeles
In celebration of the launch of Hispanic Heritage Month, Los Angeles' Olvera St was blocked off for dancing and festivities, with members of the Latino community bringing out their...
Independence Day Parade - San Salvador
People of all ages joined in a parade in the capital city to celebrate the country's 190th Independence day. Similar parades took place throughout the nation. El Salvador. 15th Sep...
El Salvador celebrates 190th anniversary of Independece
El Salvador celebrated its 190th anniversary of Independence with a military parade, traditional dances, and a display at the national stadium by members of the armed forces. San Salvad...
Independence Day celebration in El Salvador - San salvador
Salvadorans celebrate the 190th anniversary of their country's independence. The country received it's indepedence from Spain and later from the Greater Republic of Central Am...
Thousands march in Santiago to remember President Allende
Around 10,000 people, including relatives of victims, leftists and human rights advocates marched in Santiago de Chile, remembering the victims of the dictatorship of General Pinochet a...
Gang member killed in clash with Army - Zirahuen
A gang member died after a clash with the army in the Zirahuen district, where an operation was taking place to catch people belonging to an enemy cartel known locally as Caballeros Tem...
Central Americans march in Veracruz for peace.
Hundreds of Central Americans joined in the march "Step by Step for Peace" in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz 30 July 2011
Commemoration of 40th anniversary of nationalization of Copper - Chile
Chileans celebrate in front of the Moneda on the 40th anniversary of the nationalization of copper during the time of the government of Salvador Allende, on a full day of national stopp...
Jerusalem Welcomes International Mayors Conference
Jerusalem welcomed the International Mayors conference sponsored by the Council for World Jewry in association with Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Jerusalem Municipality. Isra...
Protest against President called via Social Media - El Salvador
Twitter users from El Salvador called for a protest tha was held today, against decree 743 regarding legislation for Supreme Court judges that was passed last thursday by Congress and t...
Travel Bloggers Go Sky High in Costa Brava
An innovative press trip for 16 high profile travel bloggers organised by the Costa Brava Tourist Board in Spain proves an enormous success resulting in 10 million tweets and national a...
The Flowers and Fronds Fair - El Salvador
The annual 'flowers and fronds fair' in honor of the Virgin Mary was held in Panchimalco. This is an indigenous peoples' and Catholic celebration.
Labour day celebrations in El Salvador
Crowds gathered in San Salvador to march in celebration of International Labour Day. International Labour day is recognised as a national holiday in a number of countries around the Wor...
Palm Sunday in El Salvador
El Salvador began its celebration of Holy Week with processions throughout the country with the traditional Palm Sunday which commemorates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Many people...