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In a Wednesday press conference, President Rafael Correa said he might reconsider his decision not to seek another term as president. “I stand by my decision to leave office in 2017 but I may have second thoughts if the opposition continues its aggressive and...
Still struggling to recover from the devastating April 16 earthquake, Bahia de Caraquez was the epicenter of two strong earthquakes late Thursday night. The quakes, considered aftershocks of the April 16 event, hit just before midnight and measured 5.5 and 4.6 on the...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Upcoming events - Gaceta Cultural - The July issue of the Cultural Gazette, published by República Sur is in circulation with poems by Juan Bermeo and Alexander Ávila, a graphic novel, and opinion pieces. "Sueños del Antaño (Dreams of...
Cuenca transportation officials are grappling with what they admit is “traffic chaos” on Av. Las Americas in the area of the Gran Colombia - Ordoñez Lasso redondel. On Monday, traffic on Las Americas was closed in both directions between Del Batán and Gran Colombia...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Ongoing event - Exposición - An exhibit by artists Eduardo Segovia and Boris Ordóñez is open in the Salón del Pueblo de la Casa de la Cultura called "Búsqueda y Conexión" (Search and Connection). Articles about - Sinfónica - The...
By Susan Burke March Isn’t it great that one of the healthiest foods to eat is also so delicious? Fish are packed full of nutrients and are an excellent source of protein and vitamin D. Fish are the richest food source of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, linked to...
More than three dozen earthquakes, including one measuring 4.9 magnitude, jolted residents in Esmeraldas and Manibi Provinces Wednesday morning. Ecuador’s Geophysical Institute said the quakes were aftershocks from the 7.8 April 16 earthquake. Authorities were...
Following a Monday meeting with Ecuador’s General Aviation Directorate and the Minister of Transportation, Cuenca Mayor Marcelo Cabrera announced that runway repairs would be a two-step process. Within weeks, the runway will be milled and a new surface will be applied...
“La Mordida” (The Bite) Image created August 7, 2013, Vilcabamba, Ecuador, Copyright 2016, Thomas H. Ives. For sale: Size 30cm. x 40cm., Edition of 5; Medium: Fuji Crystal Archive paper, Matte finish; Unframed, print only; Price $350 Contact:...
Hola, Todos - Happy July 4th. El Mercurio has a special insert to commemorate July 4th. Pagina cultural - Books to China - The Ministry of Culture sent Ecuadorian books to China to the U. of Nanjing in Shanghai with the goal of creating libraries about Ecuador in the...
By Chris Kraul The election of a former investment banker to the presidency of Peru last month marked a sharp turn from the left to the right in national politics there — and could presage a wider shift in Latin America. To see how the political winds have blown...
Hola, Todos - I will have family visiting me next week and while I will try to send a translation every day, I might not have enough energy after a day of touristic activities to send one every day. Do not expect a translation on Tuesday. Pagina cultural - Fiesta del...
By Martin Simmons For anyone reading or watching the news during the past 24 hours, the headlines are alarming. For those living in foreign countries, they are terrifying. To pick only two, they read: “Expats targeted in Jihadist restaurant siege,” and “Foreigners...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Continuing and upcoming events - CIDAP - The crafts exhibit "Manos mágicas" (Magic hands - note that mano is an exception to the rule that words ending in "o" are masculine. That's why the feminine form of magic is used.) is at CIDAP...
Scheduled to be operational in less than a year, Cuenca transportation officials still don’t know how much passengers will pay to ride the tranvía. This, despite the fact that the city has paid more than $260,000 to Spanish consultants to come up with a fare. Mayor...
Azuay Province Prefect Paul Carrasco reacted angrily Thursday to news that Ecuador’s Social Christian Party had nominated Assemblywoman Cynthia Viteri as its presidential candidate for the 2017 election. “This is news to me,” Carrasco said. “It violates the agreement...
Hola, Todos - Sorry for the truncated issue yesterday. But to call it to my attention, do NOT use the hotmail address. I never check it - I've lost the password. Use the old email address or use CHL. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that tonight's issue will go...
By Jeff Van Pelt Are you thinking about moving to Ecuador? If so, it might be wise to ask why approximately 50% of expats who move here eventually return to their home country. After more than three years in Cuenca, I have seen many people repatriate — or move into...
By Steve H. Hanke With the arrival of President Hugo Chávez in 1999, Venezuela embraced Chavismo, a form of Andean socialism. In 2013, Chávez met the Grim Reaper and Nicolás Maduro assumed Chávez’ mantle. Chavismo has not been confined to Venezuela, however. A form of...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Today's events - "De abandonos, encierros y soledades" (About neglect, confinement and solitudes) - La Compañia de Danza Contemporánea de la Universidad de Cuenca will present this work today at 20:00 in the Teatro Carlos Cueva...
