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#Occupy and Digital Media in Latin America: Observations
Young people from many countries in Latin America have organized themselves and occupied public places just like their counterparts around the globe. While some protesters are still camped, others are not. In both instances, the spread of these ideas through digital media and social media has been impressive. In Rio de Janeiro, a nonviolent occupation is happening in Cinelandia Square downtown. More than 100 tents have been pitched and protesters have decorated them with placards opposing capitalism, consumer… more
Learning, Freedom, Youth, and the Web: Brazil
Freedom of speech and social mobilization is new for many countries in Latin America. Most have had closed governments and dictatorships for the last 30 years. However, because of the spread of social media, political action, protests and activism have flourished. In Chile, for example, students have been leading protests demanding educational reform. Reports say more than 400,000 people have gathered in several of these marches.… more
A Teenager Taps Social Media to Help Change his Struggling Community
"Intense shootings happening at this moment in the Complexo do Alemao!" tweeted teenager Rene Silva on Nov.… more