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Traffic, like cholesterol, causes blockages and is rarely discussed thoughtfully, being treated instead as a sudden affliction brought on by strangers or too many recent arrivals. We complain about it as if it arrived yesterday, when in fact traffic is a long-term...
By Joseph Stromberg A hundred years ago, if you were a pedestrian, crossing the street was simple: You walked across it. Today, if there's traffic in the area and you want to follow the law, you need to find a crosswalk. And if there's a traffic light, you need to...
Five European allies on Saturday released a joint statement accusing Russia of killing Kremlin critic and prominent opponent of President Vladimir Putin, Alexei Navalny, using a toxin from poison dart frogs while he was held in a Russian penal colony in Siberia two...
Bored>? - (De El Mercurio del viernes, 13/2) Sinfónica y Mariachi darán un concierto (Symphony orchestra and mariachi band to give concert) - About 70 musicians from the Orquesta Sinfónica de Cuenca, conducted by invited director Patricio Mora, and from the...
By Daniel Coughlin It's a staple of Western budgeting advice: eat in if you want to save money. But in many parts of Asia, Africa and Latin America, the maths turns on its head. Here, cooking is often the luxury and dining out is the economical choice, thanks to...
Charlie Larga first heard the Beatles properly on a sunny afternoon on a cricket field when he was twelve, with blue skies overhead and the thin white vapour trails of Pan Am jets crossing and recrossing on their northern routes to America, drawing temporary...
By Randall Morrison Regardless of what country you move to, you'll face problems and challenges that expats face the world-over. On the other hand, there are problems that are specific to the country, some of which are deadly serious. Moving abroad is a huge decision,...
The attorney for Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez is claiming that his client’s arrest was “orchestrated as a distraction” from President Daniel Noboa’s support for Judiciary Council President Mario Godoy in a National Assembly impeachment trial. Ramiro García added...
Human Rights Watch warned Wednesday that Ecuador's military command is putting "unconstitutional restrictions" on the news media in its coverage of operations in which the armed forces assist police in law enforcement actions. HRW also claimed that reporters have been...
By Dana G. Smith Take a minute to consider the last decade of your life. What type of physical shape do you hope to be in? And what are the activities you want to be able to continue doing? While there’s no crystal ball to predict your future health, there are a few...
By the Women's Agenda Nanyely didn’t choose to leave Venezuela. Her daughter made the decision for her. The breeze moves gently through the trees outside a cultural center in Quito, carrying the warmth of a bright Andean afternoon. Sunlight catches Nanyely Morales’...
Bored? - (De El Mercurio del jueves, 12/2) Agenda jueves, 12/2 - 10:00 - Mote Pata workshop & Celebration of Taita Carnaval - Museo Municipal de la Paja Toquilla y el Sombrero, Rafael M. Arízaga y Luis Cordero. 18:00 - Jueves de Compadres - Parque de la Libertad....
Somewhere in Florida, a budget spreadsheet stated that $2.32 a day was enough to feed a grown adult 2,800 calories daily in 2023. Three meals every day for a fixed menu with choices ruled out, and this is not some kind of joke. It is a real number attached to real...
By Alexandra Marvar Machu Picchu has always been hard to reach, but a new airport will soon change that and bring 200% more visitors to the area – and some area residents aren't happy about it. Reaching the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu isn't easy, and that's...
For most newcomers, the first months in Cuenca feel unusually vivid. The historic center looks like a postcard. The churches feel monumental. Every walk around Parque Calderón feels intentional, as if you are participating in something meaningful simply by being...
By Jackson Holtz Mindfulness meditation is a stress-management practice with ancient lineage that cultivates nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment, often by directing attention to the physical sensations of breathing. Initially inspired by centuries-old...
Although Ecuador scans 100% of exportable cargo in its ports, the government admits it does not have the time or personnel to review most of the images. According to port administrators at Guayaquil’s three ports, the “vast majority” of shipping containers leave the...
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read, disagree, agree, and comment. Charlie Larga and the staff here at Larga Towers appreciate the range of views here, even when they are sharply opposed. One point I would like to clarify is this: for roughly twenty...
By Gonzalo Solano On a recent journey into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle, Ramón Pucha realized he was being trailed. Fresh puma tracks now lined the path alongside his own footprints. Unfazed, he continued his trek, focused entirely on the precious cargo he carried —...
How is it that some municipalities in Ecuador have the highest murder rates in the world while others record no murders at all? And how can some of the country's larger cities be considered the most dangerous in the world while others are considered the safest?...
