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Court suspends abortion rules while it considers challenge; Lasso makes popular referendum official; Glas released from prison pending case review

Nov 30, 2022| 11 Comments

The Constitutional Court has temporarily lifted some abortion restrictions based on a challenge to a new law passed by the National Assembly. The challenge, supported by women’s and human rights groups, claims that the abortion law is unconstitutional since it denies women the right to make...

Ecuador exits World Cup competition after lackluster performance against Senegal

Nov 30, 2022| 4 Comments

Ecuador’s national football team failed to advance to the 16-team knockout stage of the World Cup on Tuesday, falling to Senegal 2-1. The loss confirmed coach Gustavo Alfaro's fear that the Tri-Color would not be able to maintain the intensity it showed in its victory over Qatar and tie with the...

Internet and virtual reality pioneer worries we’re losing the ‘quality of our humanness’

Nov 30, 2022| 2 Comments

By Edward Helmore Jaron Lanier, the eminent American computer scientist, composer and artist, is no stranger to skepticism around social media, but his current interpretations of its effects are becoming darker and his warnings more trenchant. Lanier, a dreadlocked free-thinker credited with...

Owners of historic properties complain about high maintenace costs; Music, food, crafts and antique cars at Sigsig festival; New hiking routes established

Nov 29, 2022| 3 Comments

Lunes, 28/11/2022 Hola, Todos - Actividades - De El Mercurio del sábado, 26/11: Sígsig alista el "Chobshi Fest" (Sígsig prepares for the "Chobshi Fest") - Music will be the main thing at the "Chobshi Fest" on el 12/12 a las 14:00 in the Complejo Arqueológico Chobshi in Sígsig canton. There are...

Te quiero Cuenca! After two years of pandemic restrictions, residents and tourists celebrate city’s independence with big ‘back to normal’ party

Nov 29, 2022| 12 Comments

By Jeremiah Reardon Cuenca just celebrated its two hundred and second year of independence from Spain. Founded in 1557 the Spanish built its churches on the ruins of Incan temples. As nine-year expat residents, my wife Belinda and I note how proud Cuencanos are, a pride born in close knit family...

Increasing activity at Cotopaxi volcano puts Quito, Los Chillos, on alert; Police foil attack on Manabí hospital; U.S. offers assistance in crime fight

Nov 28, 2022| 36 Comments

As clouds of gas and ash rose two kilometers above the Cotopaxi volcano on Sunday, officials in Quito and nearby communities alerted residents of the possibility of increasing ashfall. The 5,897-meter volcano, which began its current active phase in mid-October, is located 45 kilometers southeast...

In decline in the United States, jazz finds fertile ground and a growing audience in Cuenca

Nov 28, 2022| 2 Comments

By Stephen Vargha Cuenca is becoming a jazz lover’s paradise. But it was a desert for jazz not long ago. “Ten years ago, it was difficult to find jazz in this city,” said Christian Torres. “Cuencanos did not know what jazz was all about.” The 41-year-old Cuencano musician should know. Jim Gala,...

Experts disagree on the causes of obesity but agree that ‘fat shaming’ is not the solution

Nov 28, 2022| 18 Comments

By Julia Belluz A select group of the world’s top researchers studying obesity‌ recently gathered in the gilded rooms of the Royal Society, the science academy of Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin, where ideas like gravity and evolution were once debated. Now scientists were arguing about ‌‌the...

Ecuador prepares for crucial World Cup game with Senegal with an eye on Enner Valencia’s status

Nov 27, 2022| 5 Comments

Following Friday’s 1-1 tie with the Netherlands in World Cup competition, the biggest question for coach Gustavo Alfaro is whether star striker Enner Valencia will be healthy for Tuesday’s game against Senegal. Valencia, who has scored all three of Ecuador’s goals in its first two games, was...

Coastal murders drop following the transfer of gang members from Guayaquil prison, gov’t says

Nov 27, 2022| 4 Comments

Although he admits it is too early to say whether the trend will continue, Interior Minister Juan Zapata said Friday that murders in four coastal provinces have dropped by 20% following the transfer of more than 2,000 prisoners from the Guayaquil’s Litoral prison to other facilities. He also...

Women march against violence; Biggest Christmas tree erected as Cuenca prepares for the holidays; Women rappers wanted; Hitman-style murder

Nov 26, 2022| 0 Comments

Viernes, 25/11/2022 Hola, Todos - So how did you like that game today? I'll take a tie - with the Netherlands - oh, yeah. Actividades - Agenda cultural (Cultural Agenda) - 26/11 - Concierto - Plaza San Francisco a las 19:00 - La Doble, Sobrepeso, & Apha Logic. 27/11 - Cine - Teatro Sucre,...

Government says ‘no’ to $10,000 debt forgiveness; It will be business as usual today despite football game

Nov 25, 2022| 5 Comments

Although it has the authority to forgive debts of up to $10,000, the government said Thursday that current economic circumstances make the move “unfeasible.” The National Confederation of Peasant, Indigenous and Black Organizations (Fenocin) has threatened a regional strike if the government does...

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