Elia Varela Serra

Spanish journalist currently living in the United States. Interested in human rights activism, citizen media, development, writing, photography, film, Africa and the Balkans. I blog about these and other issues at www.elia.ws (in Spanish).

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Latest posts by Elia Varela Serra

Kenyan bloggers react to Obama's victory

  November 5, 2008

Kenya has been electrified over the Obama victory. In fact, the government declared a public holiday to celebrate this 'AmeriKen's' election. The Kenyan blogosphere has begun debating how President Obama will not only change America, but how he could inspire young people everywhere.

After Fidel, Cuban bloggers discuss US candidates

  February 24, 2008

In the last few days, mostly due to Fidel Castro's announcement to step down from power, US presidential candidates have been commenting on the situation in Cuba and discussing their planned policies with Cuba. Elia varela Serra reviews Cuban blogs to bring us the latest developments.