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By Mikkael Sekeres, MD As much as we all want to avoid consuming or breathing in dangerous chemicals and pollutants, they may be impossible to escape. Half the world’s population is exposed to increasing amounts of air pollution, mainly due to energy production,...
Leading Dental Care in Cuenca There is a rhythm to life in Cuenca, and it pulses to the gentle hiss of an espresso machine and the intimate clink of ceramic cups. Cuenca’s coffee culture is not merely a habit; it is the city’s social heartbeat, a deeply ingrained...
By Suman Naishadham Spain’s monarch said Monday the Spanish conquest of the Americas included “much abuse” and “ethical controversies,” striking a conciliatory tone amid a yearslong row between Spain and Mexico over colonial era abuses committed by the Spanish crown...
Introduction: A Smart New Way to Get Exceptional Dental Care More travelers are blending health care with holidays, and Cuenca, Ecuador has become a standout for dental tourism. If you need dental implants, crowns, or veneers, Cuenca gives you access to world-class...
Curious? - (De El Mercurio del viernes, 20/3) Cenace alerta "déficit" de energía (Cenace warns of energy shortage) - El Operador Nacional de Electricidad (Cenace) asked private businesses on the Coast of the country to start using their generators, mostly during hours...
Airports are temples of precision, or at least they present themselves as such, which is why it remains faintly astonishing to discover how much confusion can bloom inside a building devoted entirely to measuring minutes, assigning gates, and launching humans across...
By Daniela Garzón-Silva Molecular technology may seem complex, but it’s actually a simple, accessible and low-cost tool. Techniques like PCR — widely known since the Covid-19 pandemic — allow for the amplification of DNA fragments, in order to detect pathogens or...
By Elisabet Juan Roca The agave plant is mostly associated with the arid landscape of Jalisco, Mexico, and with its most famous beverage: tequila. But not many people know that 2,209 miles south of there, on the equator, another ancient agave beverage is produced....
In a two-day visit to Cuenca, President Daniel Noboa signed contracts for public housing units and highway repairs, and said his national focus remains on fighting corruption and drug trafficking crime. The president was accompanied by members of his cabinet and the...
A U.S.-backed crackdown on drug cartels along the Ecuador-Colombia border has sparked accusations that security forces bombed farms, burned homes and detained and abused villagers. Sixty-six-year-old Jose Pena hid in the bushes as two Ecuadoran military helicopters...
By Paula Span The patient initially came to see Dr. Mark Supiano in 2017 because her family was concerned about her short-term memory loss. While taking her history and vital signs, Dr. Supiano, a geriatrician at the University of Utah, saw one disturbing signal: Her...
For expat families moving to Cuenca, Ecuador, one of the most important considerations is finding the right school for their children. With a variety of options available, navigating Cuenca’s education system can be a daunting task. This guide aims to provide expat...
By Nicole Hong, Jonah E. Bromwich, William K. Rashbaum and Annie Correal President Gustavo Petro of Colombia, who has had a volatile relationship with President Trump, is under criminal investigation by at least two U.S. federal prosecutors’ offices, according to...
Cuenca, Ecuador is a city known for its beautiful colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and stunning churches. Located in the southern part of the country, Cuenca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular destination for tourists looking to explore its...
Bored? - (De El Mercurio del jueves, 19/3) - Agenda - viernes, 20/3 - 11:00 - Pawkar Raymi: El florecimiento de nuestra memoria (The blossoming of our memory) - <Unfortunately, my memory is in the phase where all the petals are falling off.> - Parque Ecológico...
During the British heatwave summer of 1959 the songs from the film South Pacific were everywhere. They drifted out of radios, and open windows, and if you were a child wandering about in short pants with nothing much to do except ride your bike and play cricket with a...
By Kathleen Willcox Every time you get out of bed, leave your home, or just take a breath, you take a risk. Just ask your overprotective, hypochondriac grandfather: you could catch someone’s nasty germs, sprain your ankle, get hit by a vehicle driven by some nut, and...
Cuenca, Ecuador is a charming colonial city located in the Andes Mountains, known for its beautiful architecture, vibrant culture, and low cost of living. It has become a popular destination for expats looking to retire or live abroad. If you are considering making...
Cuenca, Ecuador has become a popular destination for Canadian expats looking to retire or live abroad. With its mild climate, low cost of living, and welcoming local community, it’s no wonder why so many Canadians are choosing to make Cuenca their new home. If you’re...
By Gonzalo Solano Ecuadorian officials said Monday that they have deployed 75,000 soldiers and police officers to four crime-ridden provinces where the government is implementing a nightly curfew banning people from leaving their homes from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Officials...
