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An independent group of election experts that observed Venezuela’s July presidential election on Wednesday legitimized the vote tally sheets the opposition has offered as proof of President Nicolás Maduro’s defeat, telling the Organization of American States the electronic balloting system worked and the ruling party as well as other stakeholders “know the truth.” The assertions...
Jueves, 3/10/2024 Hola, Todos – Actividades – Obra revive encanto de las sílfides o “espíritus del aire” (Work revives enchantment of the sylphs or “spirits of the air”) – The Compañía de Danza and the Orquesta Sinfónica of the U. of Cuenca will present the ballet, “Les Sylphides” on el viernes, 4/10 a las 18:30...
President Daniel Noboa has extended the state of emergency in six provinces and two cantons. In an executive decree signed Thursday, the president said the extension is necessary to “continue to strengthen the work of the Armed Forces and the National Police to defend the sovereignty and integrity of the country.” The new emergency order...
By Arturo Torres and Dan Collyns About a quarter of Ecuador’s gold exports from small-scale mining in 2023 originated from just three companies, Rockgolden, Rocadorada and Soul Metals. Their exports of $268 million in gold just to the United Arab Emirates and India was about 20 times more than the same trade the year before....
By Eric Vance Ahi steak. Akami sashimi. Albacore on sourdough. Whether you smoked yellowfin on the grill or spread skipjack on a sandwich, chances are you’ve had tuna recently. On average, Americans eat around two pounds of the fish per year, more than any other seafood except for shrimp and salmon. And for good reason:...
In a trial followed closely in Ecuador, a Miami judge sentenced former Ecuador comptroller Carlos Pólit to 10 years in prison for money laundering and other criminal activities. During his six-years in office during the Rafael Correa government, Pólit is believed to have taken as much as $30 million in bribes from government contractors, including...
By Michael Miner This is a call for spiritual support, whatever that means to you. Say a prayer, do a dance, ask Gaia for a special favor, get out the palo santo and your singing bowl. The time is now. Make the effort. Sally Dudar is experiencing increasing health problems she has fought for years....
By Laura Paddison and Gianluca Mezzofiore Huge tributaries that feed the mighty Amazon River — the largest on the planet — have plunged to record-low levels, upending lives, stranding boats, and threatening endangered dolphins as drought grips Brazil. The country is currently enduring its worst drought since records began in 1950, according to Cemaden, the country’s natural disaster...
By Regina Garcia Cano and Juan Pable Arraez It doesn’t feel like Christmas in Venezuela. At least not yet. Even if the president wants it to be. Residents of Caracas, the capital, woke up Tuesday to a towering Christmas tree standing in a popular public square, weeks after President Nicolás Maduro declared the jolly season...
Beginning Friday, power blackouts will be reduced to four hours a day, the government said Wednesday. The Energy Ministry said the change is due to recent rainfall, improved energy conservation and the addition of new electric generation sources. The new schedule comes amid growing anger of the government’s handling of the energy crisis and concern...
Martes,1/10/2024 Hola, Todos – Actividades – El ‘Guagua Cine’ inicia (‘Guagua Cine’ begins) – The XIII Edición del Festival Guagua Cine started yesterday in the “Manuel J. Calle” school with the screening of films from the “Maleta Prix Jeunesse” (Maleta Youth Prize). From hoy (martes) to el viernes, the films will be shown in the...
By Jim Smith Moving to Ecuador can be an exciting adventure, especially when it comes to experiencing the local food. For expats living in cities like Cuenca, meal preparation and dining out offer unique opportunities to blend your home country’s flavors with Ecuadorian traditions. Whether you’re cooking at home or exploring the vibrant local markets,...
Expat Life
By Eric Vance Ahi steak. Akami sashimi. Albacore on sourdough. Whether you smoked yellowfin on the grill or spread skipjack...
By Michael Miner This is a call for spiritual support, whatever that means to you. Say a prayer, do a...
By Jim Smith Moving to Ecuador can be an exciting adventure, especially when it comes to experiencing the local food....
By Chase Squires There’s a new breakthrough for U.S. military veterans in Cuenca, an office for vets who want help...
Health News
By Eric Vance Ahi steak. Akami sashimi. Albacore on sourdough. Whether you smoked yellowfin on the grill or spread skipjack...
By Lachlan Brown We all want to be liked, especially as we age. But often, it’s those sneaky little habits...
Opinion
By the Latin American Post staff The “Metástasis” case, which erupted in Ecuador in late 2023, is a powerful example...
By Jorge Jraissati As Nicolás Maduro bans X and Signal, the role of technology in Venezuela becomes undeniable. Now more...
By Pablo Stefanoni Distrust-enthusiasm-disappointment (more or less silent). The relationship between the Latin American left and the Bolivarian Revolution in...
