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State of Calamity Has Been Declared in Brazil

Due to the number of landslides caused by heavy rains in Brazil, the governor of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Cabral, declared today the state of public emergency in the seven cities that were the most affected by the rains this week that left 611people dead in the southeastern of...
Posted On 16 Jan 2011
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U.S. Work Visas for Ecuadorians

U.S. Government announced today that 53 countries (including fifteen new and more American) are eligible for the programs of H-2A and H-2B visas for temporary and agricultural work. The Citizenship and Immigration Services Office (USCIS) reported today in a statement the new...
Posted On 15 Jan 2011
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Traffic Law Amendments Include Tougher Penalties

The new Traffic Law amendments were approved last Thursday, sanctions and penalties for traffic violations have been modified. The point system of licensing has also changed its point recovery procedure. The penalty for those who drive under the effects of alcohol and cause an...
Posted On 15 Jan 2011
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The 2011 Price of Banana Crate Has Been Defined

Last Thursday, Ramón Espinel, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Aquaculture; decided that the price of a 41.5-pound banana crate, would be set at $ 5.50 for 2011 (10 cents more than the prior price). The Agriculture Ministry is responsible for sett...
Posted On 15 Jan 2011
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A Robotic Contest Is Held In Guayaquil

For the first time Guayaquil City is embracing the Ecuadorian Robotics Contest (CER). This competition, which began 6 years ago, has been in different parts of Ecuador. The headquarters of this competition are different places every year. The event has already been held in...
Posted On 14 Jan 2011
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No Mobile Signal Inside Banks

Due to the numerous robberies in banks by sacapintas, locking devices will be installed in bank offices. These devices inhibit cellular signal, preventing people inside the banks to make or receive calls on their mobile phones, this does not cause any damage on the phones...
Posted On 14 Jan 2011
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President of Tunisia Left the Country

This Friday the Prime Minister, Mohammed Ghannouchi assumed on an interim basis the presidency of Tunisia, after the former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali left the country due to a month of demonstrations that ended with his 23-year regime. Basing his charge on the article 56...
Posted On 14 Jan 2011
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Berlusconi will be Investigated on Prostitution Case

The Italian justice opened an investigation on Silvio Berlusconi since he is suspected to be involved in a prostitution and abuse of power case. The investigation was opened against Berlusconi, because he used his political influence, on May 27 and 28 of 2010, to ask the police...
Posted On 14 Jan 2011
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John Paul II To Be Beatified

Pope John Paul II, who died on April 2, 2005, will be beatified this year on May 1. Karol Wojtyla will be elevated to the glory of the altars after Pope Benedict XVI, his successor to the throne of Peter, promulgated a decree today recognizing a miracle through his intercession....
Posted On 14 Jan 2011
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Heavy Rains in Rio Claim More Lives

Due to the extreme weather 506 bodies have been found on the highlands of Rio de Janeiro. Meanwhile in Teresopolis, Nueva Friburgo, and Petropolis are among the most affected cities by the heavy rains, which caused landslides that buried countless of houses on the foothills....
Posted On 14 Jan 2011
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