News
By Luke Taylor The government of Guyana has breathed a sigh of relief after a referendum intended to rubber-stamp Venezuela’s claim to about two-thirds of the South American country’s territory appeared to have backfired. Nicolás Maduro had hoped to leverage his country’s century-long claim to the disputed Essequibo region to mobilise public support but voting...
By Hayley Boyd and Addy Bink Depending on where you live, you may be experiencing some of the coldest days of the season. If you aren’t there yet, don’t worry — winter technically hasn’t even started yet. As you bundle up before heading outside to face Old Man Winter, you may find yourself adding more layers...
New Energy Minister Andrea Arrobo said that electric blackouts will be suspended from December 15 until after the New Year’s holidays but will probably return the first week of January. In a Monday press conference, Arrobo said that comments from the Guillermo Lasso government that electricity rationing would end for good in December were premature....
Lunes, 4/12/2023 Hola, Todos – Actividades – Danza en Pumapungo – The dance work, “Consequencias Imprevistas,” (Unintended Consequences) will premier in the Teatro Pumapungo (Calle Larga y av. Huayna Cápac) el 6/12 a las 19:00. It is a contemporary dance, physical theater, and improvisation work. Fee. Cine de aventura – The Festival Ecuador Cine Aventura...
By Edward Gibson About 20 per cent of the United States population (65 million out of 330 million people) are non-native speakers of English. Speaking multiple languages has advantages – for example, you get to talk to people from different cultures. But being a non-native or second-language (L2) speaker also has its challenges. In addition...
By Mike Allen and Shane Savitsky For some, the American dream lies overseas. The big picture: As recent polling suggests a dwindling sense of confidence in the American dream, some U.S. citizens are flocking to foreign countries in search of more affordability and flexibility than they experienced in the U.S. A number of recent surveys...
Although a panel of experts says the proposal President Daniel Noboa sent to the National Assembly to boost the economy is a “step in the right direction,” they agree it does not go far enough. “It is a temporary solution, a band-aide, but the country needs a much bolder plan for revitalizing the economy,” former...
Ecuadorians living and working in the United States, Spain and other countries will send an estimated $5.3 billion home to their families by the end of year, economists predict. The figure is a 19% increase from 2022, when total remittances were $4.5 billion. Ecuador ranks second only to Colombia among South American countries in remittances,...
By Hans von der Burchard Argentina has thrown a wrench into the works of EU efforts to reach a Mercosur free-trade agreement next week. Brazil told the EU that sealing the trade deal next week won’t be possible as the approval of Argentina’s incoming government will be required on outstanding issues such as a policy...
Viernes, 1/12/2023 Hola, Todos – Actividades – Chordeleg: 3 años de ser “Pueblo Mágico” (Chordeleg: 3 years of being a “Pueblo Mágico”) – The canton of Chordeleg <filagree jewelry, ladies> is celebrating its 3d anniversary as a “Pueblo Mágico de Ecuador.” The activities started today (viernes) and will end el domingo. El sábado, the crafts...
Author’s note: The is the third of a three-part series about medical marijuana. By Garnett Stewart Baby Charlotte (Figi)’s Colorado history is remarkable. Charlotte was diagnosed with infant severe myoclonic epilepsy over 10 years ago. At three, she had 300 Gran Mal seizures a day, which handicapped her mentally. She had many tube feedings and numerous...
The United Nations’ top court on Friday ordered Venezuela not to take any action that would alter Guyana’s control over a disputed territory, but did not specifically ban Venezuela from holding its planned referendum Sunday on the territory’s future. Guyana had asked the International Court of Justice to order a halt to parts of the...
Expat Life
By Hayley Boyd and Addy Bink Depending on where you live, you may be experiencing some of the coldest days of...
By Mike Allen and Shane Savitsky For some, the American dream lies overseas. The big picture: As recent polling suggests...
Author’s note: The is the third of a three-part series about medical marijuana. By Garnett Stewart Baby Charlotte (Figi)’s Colorado history...
By John Olson Expats who miss seeing their favorite Christmas movies on TV can fill the void with ACT’s heartwarming...
Health News
By Hayley Boyd and Addy Bink Depending on where you live, you may be experiencing some of the coldest days of...
Author’s note: The is the third of a three-part series about medical marijuana. By Garnett Stewart Baby Charlotte (Figi)’s Colorado history...
Opinion
By Edward Gibson About 20 per cent of the United States population (65 million out of 330 million people) are...
By Kyle Harper At some time or another, every historian of Rome has been asked to say where we are,...
By John Raby When those of us of a certain age were in school, we learned that the Monroe Doctrine...
