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In another sign that Ecuador’s economy is turning around, the government’s export promotion agency ProEcuador reports that the number of companies exporting products abroad rose sharply in 2016. Silvana Vallejo, ProEcuador director, reports that 183 new companies,...
By Emanuele Ottolenghi The convergence of Iran-sponsored radical Islam with transnational organized crime in Latin America is a serious threat to the national security of the United States, especially in the tri-border area, or TBA, where Argentina, Brazil, and...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Upcoming agenda event - Fiesta de la Música - The Music Festival will open this viernes próximo at 20:00 in the teatro Carlos Cueva Tamariz with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Cuenca performing. Danza - "La consegración de la primavera" (The...
By Elizabeth Gonzalez Even in an increasingly machine-driven world, human capital is a crucial cog in the engine of any economy. The lack of it is a critical problem for Latin America, which has the highest skills shortage, per the World Economic Forum. Moreover, 50...
By Robert Bradley CuencaHighLife noted that this “rainy” season’ is the wettest in 30 years. I wouldn't know anything about that because I just got here. And besides, I hail from the Pacific Northwest so rain is second nature to me. And, honestly, I love it. I love...
Although evidence that Ecuador’s economy is in recession may not be visible to the casual observer, a review of government investment over the last four years paints a dramatic picture. Nationwide, federal and local government investment in infrastructure projects,...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Today's agenda event - "Rompe la piñata" (Break the piñata) - This collective exhibit of the works of 22 young artists will be inaugurated today <if you believe the title> or tomorrow <if you believe the small print> at...
By Frances Martel The small city of Cuenca, Ecuador is struggling to address a growing wave of American “Baby Boomers” who have decided to retire there to take advantage of a socialist welfare state designed for its locals. U.S. retirees, a recent city study revealed,...
The National Assembly has announced plans to put Ecuador Comptroller General Carlos Pólit on trial for his role in the Odebrecht scandal but the charges against him remain unclear. Pólit’s home in Guayaquil was raided last Friday but the prosecutor’s office has said...
Hola, Todos - I will be off again from June 13 through 18 and back on the 19th. Pagina cultural - Upcoming and ongoing agenda events - Teatro - "La Inmortal" (The Immortal) opened Wed. and will run through sábado at 20:00 in the teatro Sucre. Cost: $5.00. Publication...
For generations, residents of San Roque have told stories of giant frogs that inhabit the two lagoons that flank their tiny Cajas mountain village. Although visiting scientists, lured by the stories, have found frogs in the area that measured an impressive 20 inches...
When meeting with new clients, I always ask them to fill out a questionnaire that details some important facts, including past medical history, and diet and activity history. My new client ‘Don’ was seeing me for weight loss: he had high blood pressure and borderline...
The Peruvian government has sent a second request to Ecuador’s foreign ministry for a meeting about a wall Ecuador is building between the border towns of Huaquillas and Aguas Verdes. "This morning we sent a second formal diplomatic note to Ecuador asking that it send...
I had seen her around El Centro a few times. It was usually east of Calle Hermano Miguel and north of Calle Simon Bolivar. She looked pretty beat down. I kept thinking about her, worrying about her well-being, wondering about her life here in Cuenca. Sometimes I don’t...
The organization representing Cuenca taxi companies and independent taxi drivers says it is time to raise fares. Citing a 2014 agreement with the city transportation office to review fares every two years, the United Front of Taxis says it is looking for a consultant...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Upcoming and ongoing agenda events - International Conference - A Cuencan doctor is participating in a medical conference in Havana, Cuba. <?> Conversatorio - A discussion on "Los derechos Humanos como pilar de responsibilidad...
Mayor Marcelo Cabrera expects the city of Cuenca to benefit from improved relations with the new government of Lenin Moreno. During the past three years, Cabrera and other city officials said that working with former President Rafael Correa’s administration was often...
I think I am up to writing another note – it's about time, I tell myself. I see in my January note that I was coming out of my funk but it took two months for the next note and now another three months have gone by. The thought and intent would pop up from time to...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Today's agenda events - Book - "Carta Magna y Nuevo Constitucionalismo Latinoamericano" (Magna Carta and New Latin American Constitutionalism) will be presented today at 18:00 in the U. de Azuay. Two of the authors include professors...
By Mac Margolis There are many ways Brazilians could be rid of their much reviled president, Michel Temer, who was recently caught on audio tape allegedly consorting with a bent business man in the basement of the palace residence. Congress could impeach him, or send...
