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Heavy snowfall recorded in the Cajas Mountains

Heavy snowfall recorded in the Cajas Mountains

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inamhi) reports that the overnight snowfall in the Cajas National Park was one of the heaviest on record. The snow measured 12 centimeters at some locations along the Cuenca – Naranjal highway and as much as 60 centimeters in the...

Cuencanos return to pre-protest routines as supplies flow into the city

Cuencanos return to pre-protest routines as supplies flow into the city

The barricades around Parque Calderon were pushed aside early Monday morning and, for the first time in almost two weeks pedestrian and vehicular traffic moved freely around the park. “We are once again resuming our normal lives,” Cuenca Mayor Pedro Palacios said in a...

Mushroom health: There are at least 2,000 varieties, but which are best?

Mushroom health: There are at least 2,000 varieties, but which are best?

By Susan Burke March The Journal of Wild Mushrooming is a fascinating resource for all things mushrooms. They say there are 10,000 described species in North American alone, but that may represent only a third to a fifth of what’s really out there! In percentages, 50%...

Cuenca’s return to normalcy could take a few days, leaders caution

Cuenca’s return to normalcy could take a few days, leaders caution

Although indigenous leaders have called off their national strike, a return to normal routines in Cuenca may take several days. “We are very happy that we have reached an agreement but we must be realistic in the amount of time it will take to resume our normal...

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Week of April 19

Ecuador seeks answers as migrants are rerouted from the United States to Congo.

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Prosperity report exposes Ecuador’s uneven foundations.

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IESS pension debate sharpens as Ecuador’s retirement system strains under growing deficits.

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