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The Federation of Cuenca Neighborhoods (FBC) is demanding that the government respond to what it claims is a “rising wave of crime” in the city. The federation says that its […]
By Ivonne Valdes Garay, Isabelle D’Antonio and Rocio Muñoz-Ledo Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez said Sunday she has had “enough” of Washington’s orders, as she works to unite the country […]
By Jolene Wilson-Glah Behind an inconspicuous green door on a quiet street just outside el Centro lies a refuge few people know about — but which saves lives every day. […]
By Sylvan Hardy Over the years, I’ve heard from dozens of prospective North Americans who tell me about the dream home they hope to find in Ecuador. A man from […]
By Alfie Pannell Bilateral relations deteriorated between Ecuador and Colombia last week, with the South American neighbors imposing reciprocal economic sanctions. On Wednesday, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced plans for […]
By Steven Rigney I don’t have a car in Cuenca. Don’t want one. I find that this is a common sentiment among many expats. Undoubtedly, this has a good deal […]
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By Sylvan Hardy Almost every expat arriving in Ecuador has heard the pitch: You can hire a maid, gardener, or cook in Ecuador for a fraction of what you would […]
Hungry? – (De El Mercurio del domingo, 25/1) Auge gastronómico en Cuenca (Cuenca’s culinary boom) – Cuenca shines as an attractive culinary destination thanks to the opening of new spaces […]
Ecuadorians are making news in the U.S. but it’s not the kind of publicity they or their families wanted. Last week, the photo of a five-year-old Ecuadorian boy appeared in […]
It rarely looks dramatic. There is no farewell message. No public explanation. No final gathering. One day, someone simply stops showing up. They are still in Cuenca. You may see […]
By Lindsey Bever The question: Does ginger really help an upset stomach? The science: For more than 2,500 years, ginger has been used for its medicinal properties. Ginger is still […]
A criminal court judge issued an arrest warrant Friday for Cuenca Mayor Cristian Zamora for failure to appear at a hearing. Zamora claimed he was delayed by a scheduling conflict […]
Bored? – (De El Mercurio del jueves, 22/1) Cultural agenda for el sábado, 24/1 – 13:00 – Performing arts functions – Pasaje Pedro Toulop. 15:30 – Cultural activation with live […]
Back in Florida I lived in a small county seat city where my monthly water bill could bring a grown man to the brink of despair. One hundred and fifty […]
By Matt Kenyon The phrase “the old ones are the best ones” might not always be true. But some of the oldest jokes in history are still in use today. […]
Colombia is pushing for negotiations two days after President Daniel Noboa imposed 30% tariffs on imports entering Ecuador. “Although we strongly object to the arbitrary action by the government of […]
By Garry Vatcher Ecuador is known for its natural beauty, friendly people, and relatively affordable cost of living. But for many expats, one topic remains confusing—and sometimes anxiety-producing: taxes. Some […]
By Cristina Delgado Vintimilla and Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw In the remote Andean community of El Cisne in Ingapirca, Ecuador, one of the first things you’ll notice is children’s laughter. In a […]
By Nick Mordowanec Many people leave their homelands to live permanently in the United States, but some people try to do the opposite — only to find numerous fiscal challenges […]
