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Measles vaccination campaign is underway; New mining law faces challenges; Kimsacocha protected area is expanded; Galapagos visitor fees defined

Measles vaccination campaign is underway; New mining law faces challenges; Kimsacocha protected area is expanded; Galapagos visitor fees defined

Feb 28, 2026

Curious? - (De El Mercurio del martes, 24/2) El MPS inicia una campaña de vacunación contra sarampión (The MPS launches a measles vaccination campaign) - Responding to the warning issued by the Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) about the exponential increase...

Plastic, plastic everywhere and more is on the way

February 28th, 2026

Ombudsman says that the prohibition on prison visits by the media is illegal

February 27th, 2026

Serbian drug lord had Cuenca ties; Mamma Mia plays at Carlos Cueva Tamariz Theater; Weekend agenda

February 27th, 2026

Why payment fees matter more than you think

February 27th, 2026

As the mob cried out for blood, Marcel Proust awakened the lost feelings of grief, joy and love

February 27th, 2026

Tuberculosis and malnutrition force closure of wing of Guayaquil prison; Rejection rate for U.S. tourist visas sets record; Landslides, floods plague the area

February 26th, 2026

Lack of cooperation between Ecuador and Colombia is a gift to transnational criminals

February 26th, 2026

Why the return of the Galapagos’ giant tortoise is good news for the ocean

February 25th, 2026

To reduce wait time for appointments, IESS restricts doctor visits to 10 and 20 minutes

February 25th, 2026

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Expat Life in Ecuador

Why payment fees matter more than you think

Why payment fees matter more than you think

Feb 27, 2026

One of the small advantages of riding in the front seat of a Cuenca taxi, apart from the superior view of traffic misdemeanors and roadside drama, is that the dashboard functions as an unexpectedly reliable indicator of financial evolution. Permits, guardian saints,...

When a guarantee is anything but

February 25th, 2026

Why familiar routines no longer feel enough for many Cuenca expats

February 24th, 2026

Diana and me

February 23rd, 2026

Rome, sweet Rome: Why Cuenca is the way it is

February 20th, 2026

Why nobody makes you read Ulysses

February 18th, 2026

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Opinions on Ecuador

As the mob cried out for blood, Marcel Proust awakened the lost feelings of grief, joy and love

February 27th, 2026

Lack of cooperation between Ecuador and Colombia is a gift to transnational criminals

February 26th, 2026

The battle between AI bots and brains is underway and educators can see how it might end

February 23rd, 2026

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Upcoming Events See calendar

Magic Show

January 28th, 2026

Banana Rock @ Bistro Yaku

February 24th, 2026

Real Estate & Rentals See more

Quinta Maria Beautiful Studies For Rent

February 27th, 2026

Special Package at Ecuador’s Pacific Coast-San Clemente Beach Rental at Vista Azul residential community Project

February 27th, 2026

Amazon Eco-lodge and reserve for sale

February 27th, 2026

Penthouse Features Without the Penthouse Price

February 27th, 2026

Community Posts See more

Why I need a will?

February 27th, 2026

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

February 27th, 2026

50-50 Raffle

February 27th, 2026

Exemption from the Naturalization Exam in Ecuador

February 27th, 2026

Temporary and Permanent Visas. 100% Guaranteed by Isabel Mosquera

February 27th, 2026

Health News

What exercises produce the best health benefits? The scientific studies don’t provide much help

February 23rd, 2026

Mindfulness: A practical approach to help diminish the stress and anxiety of modern life

February 21st, 2026

What doctors want you to know before you take a prescription drug off-label

February 19th, 2026

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