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Rio de Janeiro Police Attacked Favela Drug Dealers

Last Sunday Rio de Janeiro officers invaded the headquarters of the drug dealers on the favelas. The operation was supported with helicopters, armoured vehicles and military backup. The elite police units entered the Complexo do Alemao with heavy crossfire; helicopters flew low...
Posted On 29 Nov 2010
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941 People Were Arrested During the 2010 Census Period

The national police colonel, Fausto Iñiguez, reported that 941 residents of different country areas were arrested for violating the decree of immobility and alcohol prohibition during the Population and Housing Census. “So far there haven’t had security problems reported by...
Posted On 28 Nov 2010
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Alvaro Noboa in Favor of the 2010 Population and Housing Census

Ab. Alvaro Noboa was counted at 12h30 on Sunday November 28th. Andy Coello, was the chosen senior high school student who went to Ab. Noboa’s residence to ask him and his family the 2010 Census questions. After the entrepeneur, his wife Anabela and his two sons John-Sebastian,...
Posted On 28 Nov 2010
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No Groceries Available

Some residents of areas such as La Alborada, Ferroviaria, Sauces or suburbs of Guayaquil, are having troubles with meals today because they have not taken the necessary precautions for the decree of immobility. Grocery stores, food stores, supermarkets, minimarkets and...
Posted On 28 Nov 2010
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President Correa Already Collaborated with the Census

The Ecuadorian President, Rafael Correa, pointed out the importance of the census for people and households which is performed today in the country. During the first hours of the morning, the chief of Estate welcomed Luis Armijos, a student of the Marista Highschool, who met with...
Posted On 28 Nov 2010
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What You Should Know About the 2010 Census

Ecuadorians will have to stay at home for 10 hours (from 7:00 to 17:00) on Sunday November 28th, due to the 2010 Census. People will await the arrival of a high school student who will perform a 71-question survey (which takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes, but it can vary...
Posted On 27 Nov 2010
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Confrontations in Rio de Janerio Haven’t Stopped

  This week, 46 people have died since Rio de Janeiro police fought against gangsters who broke into police stations and burned 100 car and buses. Rio de Janeiro policemen were prepared to take one of the biggest favelas of the city, shelter of many drug dealers, after violent...
Posted On 27 Nov 2010
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Nadal Got a Spot on the Masters Semifinals

The Spanish tennis player, Rafael Nadal, won the match against the Czech Tomas Berdych, the only obstacle on his path to the finals Masters Tournament in London, UK. Nadal’s presence on the finals is guaranteed since he hasn’t lost any set. He is currently undefeated and now he...
Posted On 26 Nov 2010
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Quito Has a New Queen

On November 24th, Quito elected a new queen. Milton Pérez and Gisela Bayona hosted the event. Thousands of Ecuadorians waited for the new queen of the capital to be revealed. The little shower outside Sucre National Theatre was not an inconvenient for dozens of people who...
Posted On 26 Nov 2010
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Police Retakes Dangerous favela of Rio de Janeiro

Last Thursday the favela Vila Cruzeiro located in the north of Rio de Janeiro was retaken by a police operative. The criminals of the sector ran away from the officers, who already have the place surrounded and heavily secured. Vila Cruzeiro is one of the most dangerous places of...
Posted On 26 Nov 2010
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