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Witnesses share theories about why a crucifix fell from the wall and killed a priest in dramatic accident

Witnesses share theories about why a crucifix fell from the wall and killed a priest in dramatic accident

Oct 30, 2026

By Rasmus Senator Police are continuing to investigate what happened when a crucifix fell on Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari and killed him during a congregation inside the Church of Perpetual Relief in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Now, a new eerie theory on why the...

End of industrial blackouts will put the country’s rejuvenated hydroelectric capacity to the test

October 30th, 2026

Bed and breakfast without the breakfast

October 30th, 2026

Criminal gangs target Quito for territorial expansion

October 29th, 2026

González’s lawyer blasts government influence on the courts; Gov’t had no insurance on failed dam; Mining income rises 42%; Funds withheld, prefect claims

October 29th, 2026

Flight data and satellite images reveal the rapid buildup of U.S. military activity at Ecuador air base

October 29th, 2026

The Milei experiment in Argentina and how it could affect Latin America’s free-market future

October 29th, 2026

Cuenca municipal offices, public companies raided by police as part of ’embezzlement’ investigation

October 28th, 2026

Cuenca Holidays feature 330 events and the ‘tastes of Cuenca’; Country needs an extra 1,300MWs; New city hospital opens; A Land Rover conquers the Cajas

October 28th, 2026

Visas and vaccines: The room where it happens

October 28th, 2026

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Expat Life in Ecuador

Bed and breakfast without the breakfast

Bed and breakfast without the breakfast

Oct 30, 2026

On my very first visit to Cuenca, which you might call an inspection visit, I rented an unimpeachably lovely apartment just behind the university that I found on AirBnb for twenty dollars a day, including utilities. At that rate, thirty days would have cost six...

Visas and vaccines: The room where it happens

October 28th, 2026

Birding in Ecuador reaches new heights

October 28th, 2026

‘Behemoth’ El Niño will ‘tear through Latin America, Eastern and Southern Africa and Asia,’ UN warns

October 27th, 2026

Día de los Difuntos: Tom just wanted something sweet, then Carlos explained the bread baby

October 27th, 2026

‘The water disappeared’ and then the tourists stopped coming

October 20th, 2026

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Opinions on Ecuador

The Milei experiment in Argentina and how it could affect Latin America’s free-market future

October 29th, 2026

Ecuador’s war against organized crime and its implications for Latin America

October 26th, 2026

The prison officials who make the moves but never make the movies

October 26th, 2026

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Upcoming Events See calendar

Join the Cuenca Shambhala Meditation Group Wednesdays and Sundays – established 2015

October 30th, 2026

Military Veterans of Cuenca Meeting

October 26th, 2026

Doctor, where do I go? Healthcare in Ecuador 🩺

October 29th, 2026

Veterans Day Event

October 19th, 2026

Real Estate & Rentals See more

Bright modern furnished 2 br 2 b apt, w covered balcony w city view

October 30th, 2026

3 Story Renovated House for Sale

October 29th, 2026

Price reduced! Beach house San Jacinto Manabi

October 29th, 2026

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Attic, Private Entry, and Rooftop Views

October 27th, 2026

Community Posts See more

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

October 30th, 2026

VOCES DEL CORAZÓN is coming! ✨

October 30th, 2026

🔥 Spice Up Your Week at Anubis Tex-Mex!

October 30th, 2026

Temporary and Permanent Visas. 100% Guaranteed by Isabel Mosquera

October 30th, 2026

Visa Category Change

October 30th, 2026

Health News

Your walking speed may reveal a surprising clue about how well you’re aging

October 15th, 2026

Anti-inflammatory diets and their important role in the metabolic syndrome

October 11th, 2026

For older adults, a fall can be a life-changing event; Here’s how to prevent it

October 7th, 2026

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