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According to a statement from the Ecuador association of private internet service providers, the sector is in “extreme economic distress” due lack of payment from customers. “Some companies have seen a 50 percent drop in payments and because of government health...
Jueves, 10/9/2020 Hola, Todos - Actividades - De la pagina cultural - Saladentro traza agenda para que cultura siga viva (Saladentro draws up an agenda for culture to stay alive) - The Saladentro cultural center (Paseo 3 Noviembre y Bajada de Todos Santos) reopened to...
A few days ago I was flying along, headed home, returning from the mountains. Soon enough, I spotted a familiar scene in one of the many areas I frequent. The late afternoon light was favorable for the warm colors of the peoples clothing and skin. Plus, it looked...
By Peter Dockrill One of the most consumed drugs in the U.S. – and the most commonly taken analgesic worldwide – could be doing a lot more than simply taking the edge off your headache, new evidence suggests. Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, and sold widely...
Miércoles, 9/9/2020 Hola, Todos - Actividades - De la pagina cultural - Cuatro obras teatrales son trasladadas a libro (Four theatrical works are transferred to book) - Playwright Diego Ortega presented the first volume of his work, "Teatro." the book has 4 stories...
By Miriam Drake Having an excellent primary care physician is a key piece in your expat survival toolkit. This is a professional whom you can trust with your care, and at times with your life. If you don’t have one, I suggest you find one soon and make an appointment!...
By Malcolm Kendrick In February, U.S. Covid-19 guru Anthony Fauci predicted the virus would be "akin to a severe flu" and would therefore kill around 0.1 percent of people -- or one in a thousand. Then, fatality rate predictions somehow became mixed up to make it look...
Colombia restarted its domestic flights on September 1st, after a hiatus of five months. Now, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects that the country will begin international travel on September 21. IATA also said that the local authority has nine...
The national Emergency Operations Committee (COE) is developing a matrix of traffic rules that will apply in each of Ecuador’s 221 municipalities after the national health emergency ends on Sunday. This is necessary, says ECU-911 director Juan Zapata, to avoid...
The announcement Tuesday by AstraZeneca that it had temporarily stopped Covid-19 vaccine trials due to illness to one or more participants could slow the availability of a safe vaccine to South American countries. Several countries in the region were part of...
Martes, 8/9/2020 Hola, Todos - If you're tired of depressing news, skip to the end for the feel good story. Actividades - De la pagina cultural - Cañarenses dan lustre a la historia cuencana (Cañarenses give luster to Cuenca's history) - This bicentennial celebration...
By Veronique Greenwood Covid-19 patients who are 80 or older are hundreds of times more likely to die than those under 40. That’s partly because they are more likely to have underlying conditions — like diabetes and lung disease — that seem to make the body more...
The impact of the Covid-19 virus in Quito and the rest of Ecuador’s sierra region is stable or trending downward, according to a research team at the Universidad de las Américas. “It is true that Quito has the highest number of infections in the country and this is...
Rafael Correa will not be a candidate for vice president on the February election ballot. On Monday, Ecuador’s National Court of Justice confirmed the ex-president’s conviction on bribery charges, effectively ending his political career. The three-judge panel ruled...
Lunes, 7/9/2020 Hola, Todos - Going to be a short issue today - I am on a borrowed computer with things in the "wrong" places and the mouse isn't working. Actividades - De la pagina cultural - Del cuerpo del periodico - Titular: Pocas ventas en rutas y teminal (Few...
A lack of passengers continues to plague Ecuador’s airline industry almost three months after national flights resumed, officials say. “We had hoped for a faster recovery but it is happening very slowly,” says Latam spokesman Jaime Miranda. “We will add flights as...
By Alexandra Valencia Mechanic Darwin Heredia, before opening his Quito garage each morning, sends WhatsApp messages to dozens of neighbors to find out if anyone is showing symptoms of Covid-19. If any say yes, Heredia alerts a local clinic. Public health officials...
One of the many head games I indulge in while we wait my turn to be back among my friends is dreaming about what I yearn for and miss most passionately in my neighborhood. High on my list is the public display of affection. I never tire seeing dads carrying their...
By Vijay Prashad On September 7, 2020, Julian Assange will leave his cell in Belmarsh Prison in London and attend a hearing that will determine his fate. After a long period of isolation, he was finally able to meet his partner — Stella Moris— and see their two sons —...
Driving restrictions and face mask and social distancing requirements will continue to be enforced after the national health emergency ends September 12, the Cuenca Emergency Operations Committee announced Friday night. Among the restrictions that will end, the COE...
