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A murder that sent shock waves through Ecuador’s judicial system took an unexpected turn Tuesday when police announced the victim had more than $3,800 in his pockets when he was shot Monday morning. State attorney Édgar Escobar was gunned down on the sidewalk outside...
By Erin Banco, Ashleigh Furlong and Lennart Pfahler When Covid-19 struck, the governments of the world weren’t prepared. From America to Europe to Asia, they veered from minimizing the threat to closing their borders in ill-fated attempts to quell a viral spread that...
Ecuador has reached an agreement to restructure its debt with Chinese banks, the government said in a statement on Monday, providing relief worth some $1.4 billion until 2025. Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso announced in February that he was looking to restructure...
Lunes, 19/9/2022 Hola, Todos - Barring unforseen circumstances, the periodico will be written on M, W, & F and will include articles from the preceding day(s). The articles will focus on activities and things to do and local news. If you're interested, local...
Cuenca’s Azuay Community Theater is back in action following the Covid-19 pandemic, presenting the Broadway comedy “It Had to Be You”, opening Friday, September 23. Although the two-year-plus shutdown was disruptive, ACT Vice President Rick Snyder says the theater’s...
By Kiersten Hickman It's a good thing medical experts recommend oatmeal as a healthy breakfast — there's so much you can do with a container of oats. You can enjoy them warm, soak them overnight, bake them into bars or muffins, or even blend them into a waffle batter....
The government announced last week that it has signed a contract with the Spanish consortium Solarpackteam to build a large photovoltaic project on the site of the failed Pacific Refinery project in Manabí Province. According to the preliminary design, the plant will...
By Stephen Vargha Happenstance from 12,000 miles away has brought a new and delicious type of ethnic food to Cuenca. “We had a party in 2008 for our October Memorial Day outside the hotel where Joe was,” said Streymom Un. “Joe came by, and I told him to come over and...
As a 100% courtesy provided to any and all Expats and Foreigners alike, Attorney Sara Chaca happily makes FREE introductions/referrals to the very best English speaking Ecuadorian Rentals/Real Estate Agents, so that you get high quality assistance in locating your dream Rental or Realty abode at economical prices, and of course she will be glad to in any case provide that such FREE information to you upon your sending her an email requesting same at sara@ecuadorvisas.com for your/your family’s own desirable living accommodations in Cuenca and/or in any other part of Ecuador. Email her today for free answers to your questions about Rentals/Real Estate as well (i.e. so as to create or review/modify your Ecuadorian Rental Contract, plus also in expertly handling any Ecuador Real Estate Closing), including to schedule a complimentary in office consultation or phone call with her. Remember, Attorney Sara is here to help you get the most out of your life in Ecuador. Plus, see Attorney Sara’s 3 separate “CuencaHighLife” published articles on these specific themes here: https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuador-rental-laws-banking-utilities/ AND https://cuencahighlife.com/buying-property-in-ecuador-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ AND https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuadorian-construction-contracts-hiring-employees-vs-independent-contractors-in-ecuador/ Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA) Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano …Continue reading
By Roberto Troya Saying Latin America and conservation together evokes abundance of wealth and beauty. But all that magnificence also comes with a unique set of risks, threats and challenges. I live in Quito, and only a few kilometers — or few hours — away, I can...
National oil company Petroecuador announced Friday it has reached an agreement with Chinese-owned Petrochina that will mean additional revenue for the government. Petroecuador said the agreement replaces, in part, an eight-year-old agreement signed by former president...
By Sarah Zheng China has introduced a national standard for the use of English language on public signage in its latest bid to say farewell to widely mocked – and often widely loved – poor translations and “Chinglish.” The new policy, which went into effect in...
Ecuador will play at the 2022 World Cup after FIFA dismissed an appeal in the case of Ecuadorian player Byron Castillo whom Chile claimed was ineligible to play during the qualifiers, world soccer's governing body said on Friday. The Chilean Football Association...
A survey of expats by InterNations ranks Ecuador first overall in the world for making friends. Titled "Inside and Outside the Expat Bubble," the survey compared expats' ability to make friends among the local population as well as with other expats. Countries...
The World Health Organization chief’s comment that the end of the pandemic is within reach sparked lively online debate -- and some censorship -- in China, the only major country still trying to stop the spread of the virus. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom...
Cuenca’s public utility ETAPA says that rationing of city water may be required if dry conditions continue. “We are in the dry season and since city reservoirs depend on rainfall for recharge, it may be necessary in the coming days and weeks to restrict residential...
Organized drug crime is too much for the police to handle by themselves, according to President Guillermo Lasso. “Traditional police methods of combating crime, like the measured use of force, investigation and anti-criminal intelligence have not contained the...
As a 100% courtesy provided to any and all Expats and Foreigners alike, Attorney Sara Chaca happily makes FREE introductions/referrals to the very best English speaking Ecuadorian Health Insurance Brokers, so that you remain in compliance at all times while living in Ecuador, and will be glad to in any case provide that such FREE information to you upon your sending her an email requesting so at sara@ecuadorvisas.com for your/your family’s own protective benefit. Email her today for free answers to your questions, or schedule a complimentary in office consultation with her. Remember, Attorney Sara is here to help you get the most out of your life in Ecuador. Plus, see Attorney Sara’s “CuencaHighLife” published article on this specific theme here!: https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuadorian-health-insurance-matters-for-expats/ Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA) Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)
By Abbey Perreault On a brisk November night, Tagine, a Moroccan restaurant tucked away on a quiet side street near Times Square, is alive with conversation. Nearly 20 people pack in around two tables cluttered with heaping, communal plates of steaming couscous,...
Haarlem in the Netherlands is set to ban most meat ads from public spaces because of the food's climate impact. In what is the first such move by any city in the world, it will enforce the ban beginning in 2024. The ordinance, drafted by GroenLinks, a green political...
