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It was a golden weekend for Azuay. At Ecuador’s National Veterans Judo Championship in Azogues, the local team didn’t just compete, they completely dominated national opposition from several other provinces. The judokas from Cuenca and across Azuay really took control...
In one of his first acts as interim president of Peru, José Jerí on Saturday led a series of raids on prisons holding gang leaders nationwide, the presidency said, a day after the ouster of his deeply unpopular predecessor over her failure to curb rising crime....
The idea of saving thousands of dollars on dental work while exploring a new country is undeniably attractive. But for the thoughtful traveler, the question of ethics naturally arises. Is this practice truly a win-win, or does it come at a hidden cost to the host...
Two anti-government marches turned violent Sunday morning in Quito as police and soldiers attempted to block the movement of thousands of protesters. The first march began in the Villaflora district and attempted to reach Parque El Arbolito. The second departed from...
A new poll by public opinion agency Click Report indicates strong support for President Daniel Noboa’s handling of Conaie strike protests and rejection of the tactics of protesters, especially the blockage of highways. Click director Francis Romero said his pollsters...
Now and then, a news story from the United States filters down to Cuenca that’s so strange it feels imported from another planet. Last week’s comes wrapped in fur coats, private jets, and 1910 legislation. It involves Sean “Diddy” Combs a rapper. recording mogul,...
An estimated 10,000 Army troops have been transferred in Quito since Thursday as the government prepares to “protect the capital” from protests and to “restore order” to Imbabura Province. In addition to the troops, more than 4,000 National Police have been reassigned...
By Simar Bajaj Q: I’m losing my sense of taste as I get older. What can I do about it? All senses decline with age, but taste loss is surprisingly common. A 2016 study estimated that about three-fourths of older adults have taste issues — more than any other sensory...
In May 2022, my wife Belinda and I flew from our home in Cuenca, Ecuador to San Francisco, California, for our nephew Matthew Reardon’s wedding. “Belinda, it’s great we’re gonna see Joe! It’s been four years.” I reminded her as we settled into our seats on the...
By Kate Bartlett Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for "her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy." The announcement of Machado as winner of the prestigious award came as...
For millions of Americans, the cost of essential dental care has become prohibitively expensive. A single dental implant can run up to $5,000, a crown can cost $2,000, and a full-mouth reconstruction can easily exceed the price of a new car. It's a reality that has...
Transportation Ministry bulldozers were busy Thursday clearing rocks and other debris from the Pan American highway after the local indigenous groups agreed to suspend roadblocks over the four-day holiday weekend. As of late Thursday, the ministry reported that the...
Bored? Following is the agenda for activities this holiday weekend. AGENDA 10 de octubre: 9:00 to 17:00 - Tour en Complejo Patrimonial Todos Santos - call 593 99 592 4649 for tickets. 19:00 - Ruta de Fantasmas (Route of ghosts) - theater - Museo de las Conceptas -...
Now and then, I try to order something on the internet and wonder when it all turned to sludge. Once upon a time, you could look up a product, read a few honest reviews, and click “Buy Now with 1-Click.” Now you scroll past half a mile of fake brands, fake ratings,...
Peru's Congress voted unanimously early Friday to remove deeply unpopular President Dina Boluarte from office as a crime wave grips the South American nation. Lawmakers had set up a debate and impeachment trial late Thursday in the 130-member unicameral Congress after...
The mayor of the city of Cañar warned the government that President Daniel Noboa should not visit Cañar Province on Tuesday. “I told the president’s advance team and the governor last week that now is not a good time to visit,” Segundo Yugsi said Wednesday. “We have...
Curious? - 3 cambios en el servicio del Tranvía, desde el 15 - As of el 15/10, the tranvía will make 3 operational adjustments to improve service for its users and optimize urban mobility. The first will reduce the intervals between trains from 10 to 8 minutes on...
By Stephen Grattan As gold prices hover at record highs, a leading Catholic leader in Peru’s Amazon is urging countries that are destinations for the precious metal to help stem illegal mining that is poisoning rivers with mercury. Miguel Ángel Cadenas, an Augustinian...
The phrase “root canal” is rarely followed by “vacation,” yet a rapidly growing number of Americans are combining the two. Welcome to the world of dental tourism, a global industry where patients are traveling beyond their borders in search of high-quality, affordable...
The government is asking the Attorney General’s office to investigate what it is calling an assassination attempt on President Daniel Noboa Tuesday afternoon in Cañar Province. The motorcade in which Noboa was riding was attacked by rock-throwing mob in Tambo, where...
