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Yanuncay flood victims begin recovery; Taxi drivers warned against strike; Sale of cuys and rabbits banned in markets; Dance gala at Casa de la Cultura

Yanuncay flood victims begin recovery; Taxi drivers warned against strike; Sale of cuys and rabbits banned in markets; Dance gala at Casa de la Cultura

Apr 24, 2026

Bored? - (De El Mercurio del lunes, 20/4) Gala artística reúne lo mejor de la danza de tres provincias (Artistic gala brings the best of dance from three provinces) - The 7th national dance circuit will be in Cuenca este sábado, el 25/4 a las 19:00 in the Teatro Casa...

A brief history of time, South American edition

April 24th, 2026

The Gray Tide: Latin America’s demographic transformation

April 24th, 2026

Public health doctors protest deteriorating hospital conditions as patients bring own meds to surgery

April 23rd, 2026

Businesses complain about new curfew, say ‘more sophisticated’ approach is needed to fight crime

April 23rd, 2026

Despite glowing reviews about living abroad, the expat lifespan is short for most of those who try it

April 23rd, 2026

Fifty-eight women were buried in this pre-Inca tomb in Peru. Who were they?

April 23rd, 2026

My travels with Smokey and Toko

April 23rd, 2026

Government contracts for new thermal electric plants but they won’t be operational for months

April 22nd, 2026

The expat who won a Nobel Prize for writing about his travels

April 22nd, 2026

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Expat Life in Ecuador

A brief history of time, South American edition

A brief history of time, South American edition

Apr 24, 2026

From time to time, an article or column surfaces or resurfaces warning expatriates that they will have to learn the hard way, that time works differently in Latin America. The warning is often delivered with the authority of someone who has just been embarrassed by...

Despite glowing reviews about living abroad, the expat lifespan is short for most of those who try it

April 23rd, 2026

My travels with Smokey and Toko

April 23rd, 2026

The expat who won a Nobel Prize for writing about his travels

April 22nd, 2026

Taking a close look at relationships in Cuenca: What starts to stand out

April 21st, 2026

The economics of appetite management in Cuenca

April 20th, 2026

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Opinions on Ecuador

It’s the end of the internet as we know it

April 16th, 2026

Trump’s ‘narco-terrorism’ operations in Ecuador: Is it a new phase of the ‘Donroe Doctrine’?

April 15th, 2026

Noted oncologist tells why he will refuse most medical procedures and tests when he turns 75

April 12th, 2026

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Upcoming Events See calendar

Common Grounds Gran Feria and Breakfast Specials

April 23rd, 2026

“VIVA LATINOAMÉRICA”: a concert of guitars, charangos, accordion and percussion with the best repertoire of Latin American music.

April 22nd, 2026

Join Us for a Greek Dinner Experience!

April 9th, 2026

Restorative Pilates and Ecuadorian cacao tasting

April 17th, 2026

Real Estate & Rentals See more

Price reduced! Beach house San Jacinto Manabi

April 23rd, 2026

MALACATOS – Beautiful 4 BR 3 BA Home in Quiet Neighborhood

April 23rd, 2026

Amazon Eco-lodge and reserve for sale

April 23rd, 2026

Wonderful apartment in the heart of the historical district

April 21st, 2026

Community Posts See more

Executive Director for a Home Health Care Foundation Needed

April 23rd, 2026

🌮 Craving Authentic Tex-Mex in Cuenca? Anubis Awaits!

April 23rd, 2026

NEW APP in Cuenca for EVERY cell phone type (Apple App Store & Google Play Store)

April 23rd, 2026

Temporary and Permanent Visas. 100% Guaranteed by Isabel Mosquera

April 23rd, 2026

Are you ready to Apply for your Permanent Visa?

April 23rd, 2026

Health News

Why your alcohol tolerance diminishes as you age

April 20th, 2026

This detox strategy may erase 10 years of social media brain damage, researchers say

April 15th, 2026

Why marriage has lost its appeal for many

April 14th, 2026

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