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The National Police command said Thursday that it has cleared all but two roadblocks in Imbabura Province. “The work is progressing on schedule and we expect all major roadways to be open to traffic by Friday,” Interior Minister John Reimberg said, adding that if new...
By Brandi Morin Deep in the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon, where the Bobonaza River winds through ancient forests in Pastaza province, Sacha Gayas spreads out a hand-drawn map across her wooden kitchen table. Her fingers, stained with the rich earth of her homeland, trace...
Editor's note: Carol Leutner is hosting a conversation about her new book, 21st Century Paradigm Shift: What It Is and How to Thrive In It, Saturday, October 25, 6 pm at Carolina Bookstore, Calle Hermano Miguel 6-76 y Presidente Cordova. By Jeremiah Reardon Feeling...
The indigenous strike is over. The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities (Conaie) made the announcement at noon Wednesday and asked its member to clear roadblocks and other obstructions erected during the strike. “We arrive at this decision to protect our people...
Bored? Segundo festival Ídolos "Jóvenes del Ecuador" - The Dirección (Department) Municipal de Cultura y la Asociación de Artistas Profesionales del Azuay (AAPA) announced the 2nd edition of the Festival Ídolos "Jóvenes (Youth) del Ecuador" which is dedicated to...
When I first heard Cuencano parents talking about Peppa Pig, I thought they were recommending a new cut of pork at the mercado: something to go with mote pillo and a side of ají. But no, Peppa Pig (or La Cerdita Peppa in Spanish) is not a dish of spiced pork, she is a...
By Caleigh Wells Wasted food is a financial and environmental bummer. It costs U.S. consumers $728 every year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and emits the annual equivalent planet-warming greenhouse gases of 42 coal-fired power plants. Carleigh...
In today's interconnected world, the idea of crossing borders for goods and services is commonplace. We buy cars from Japan, wine from France, and technology from South Korea. It only makes sense that this global marketplace has expanded to include healthcare. For...
The government announced Tuesday it is changing its mission in Imbabura Province, and will focus on maintaining order in the towns and cities and will not attempt to clear blocked roadways. As of early Wednesday morning, 13 roads remained blocked by protesters. The...
By Thomas Graham Election day might be the only time La Paz lives up to its name. There are no cars, no fumes and no honking horns in the Bolivian capital. Families enjoy the day out; skateboarders have the run of the place. This time, there weren’t even the customary...
By Ray Horsley What an odd custom, dining out. Somehow, we've come to view this routine as perfectly normal, but how might this be viewed by another civilization from our distant past, one unfamiliar with the practice? We go out with the idea of treating ourselves to...
The survivor of a U.S. strike on a submersible vessel accused by the Trump administration of transporting drugs in the Caribbean was released by authorities in Ecuador after prosecutors said they had no evidence he committed a crime in the South American nation, a...
Following the collapse of negotiations between the government and indigenous groups Monday, neither side appears eager to make the concessions necessary to bring the national strike to an end. Reaching a resolution is further complicated by the lack of central...
By Matthew Smith The last decade has been especially grueling for Ecuador’s economically vital oil industry. Plummeting investment, heavily corroded infrastructure, endemic corruption, violent protests, severe oil spills and rising insecurity are all weighing on...
By Jonathan Mason If there really is a war on drugs in the Caribbean, no one seems quite sure who declared it. The U.S. Navy has been busy blasting suspected smuggling boats out of the water, yet one captured sailor has been returned to Colombia and another, according...
By Simon Romero and Genevieve Glatsky President Gustavo Petro of Colombia accused the United States of murdering an innocent fisherman in an attack on a boat that the American authorities claimed had been carrying illicit drugs, prompting President Trump to declare on...
The decision is made. You're ready to embrace the incredible benefits of dental tourism in the beautiful nation of Ecuador. Congratulations! You are embarking on a path that will lead not only to a healthier smile but to an enriching life experience. However, a...
The government announced Sunday it will not participate in talks to end the indigenous strike scheduled for Monday in Otavalo. It said its decision was based on “multiple violations” of the conditions agreed to last week, including the continued blockage of highways...
By Ray Horsley My recent article "Why Cuenca Needs Uber" solicited a good deal of responses, even an entire article from one of Cuenca Highlife's most prominent writers. With the same idea in mind, that being a minor touch which could improve the already wonderful...
It’s not a surprising that the media refers to the national strike currently underway in Ecuador as an indigenous protest. Afterall, it was declared by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities (Conaie). Population and demographic experts say, however, that the...
