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Four forensic specialists from Mendoza, Argentina have begun their work in Montañita to provide a second opinion in the murder case of two Argentine women. The families of the victims had requested an independent investigation and Ecuadorian officials agreed to allow...
By Joanna Bender The new U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador Todd Chapman speaks softly and has an easy smile that makes him immediately approachable. He’s the kind of man you would invite to dinner at your house, just because you know he would be a good addition to any mix of...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - I think it's time for a little clarification of what this column does. It's translations of the Culture Page and whatever else is in El Mercurio that attracts my attention and that I think other gringos might have some interest in. As...
President Rafael Correa named Ecuador's Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino as Defense Minister on Thursday, replacing Fernando Cordero, who resigned earlier in the week. The change is the result of ongoing antagonism between the government and the military. Cordero, who...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - "Remediación" - an exhibit fusing art and technology opened Thurs in la Casa de las Posadas. "Noche de letras. Volumen Tres (Night of letters. Volume 3) - a poetry reading Thurs in the centro cultural (cultural center, your words for...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Upcoming events - Comedy show - with Piter Albeiro who holds a world record for humor (not sure what that means - longest running show? won a "best" comedian survey?).The show will be this Fri at 21:00 in the Hotel Oro Verde. Tickets...
By Christopher Woody The ascent of Donald Trump has caused dismay for many leaders, inside and outside the U.S. But for Rafael Correa, president of Ecuador, a Trump presidency may be a positive development. “When a type [like Trump] arrives, I think it would be very...
Una figura del futbol Mexicano ha fallecido el día de hoy. Así se hace una horas se anunció que Falleció Ítalo Estupiñán esto mediante un “Twitt” que realizo la liga BBVA de México en su cuenta oficial. Ítalo Estupiñán fue en primer tricolor campeón de México en la...
The families of two young Argentinian women murdered in Montanita are questioning the accuracy of police accounts of the crime. The families are asking that a forensic team from Argentina be allowed to examine evidence and question witnesses. The women, Maria Jose...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Upcoming events - Star Wars - themed exhibit in the Museo Pumapungo. "The creativity awakens" will present 30 "Art-Toy" pieces. The exhibit opens Thu. at 19:00. (What the heck is an Art-Toy? Never mind, I just Googled it and now...
American-born photographer Thomas Ives has worked for international news and feature magazines for over 38 years. His photo essays and images have appeared in National Geographic, Time, Geo, Stern, Newsweek, Life, Smithsonian, and many others publications. He...
With unemployment rates rising to levels not seen in almost 10 years, President Rafael Correa last week sent a package of labor reforms to the National Assembly. The measures would for the first time establish an unemployment insurance fund to be administered by the...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Upcoming events - Día de la Mujer (Woman's Day) - there will be a concert on 20/3 at 20:00 in the Teatro Pumapungo, "Voces de Mujer" (Women's Voices) with the Cigarra group. USFQ - the Universidad de San Francisco de Quito (#USFQ)...
President Rafael Correa says another round of budget cuts is necessary to protect the economy from low oil prices. The country’s 2016 budget was based on a price of $35 a barrel but the new budget will assume a price of $25. “This is the hard reality that we must deal...
By Sara Coppler Only days remain to register for the first Cuenca International Writers Conference to be held in the Zahir 360 Hotel. beginning Tuesday, March 15. The conference opens with a welcome party where conference attendees will meet one another as well as the...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Upcoming Agenda events - XII Salón de La Comunicación - on Mon, 7/3 at 18:00 in the Museo de la Ciudad. Ongoing or past events - Gastronomy workshop at the Alianza Francesa yesterday where Chef Thoma Bacle prepared a cassoulet and...
Organizations representing workers say they will stage a national strike in March in opposition to new government rules aimed at reducing unemployment. The Workers Union of Ecuador calls the rules “criminal” and a capitulation to large companies. The strike has been...
Hola, Todos - Articles about - Apps where you can get information about what's going on in Cuenca include "App Cuenca Cultural", App Red Museos Cuenca" and "App Cuyker." The first lists cultural events organized by the City Department of Culture and includes map...
By Susan Burke March Ecuador’s roads are much improved from just a few years ago. Given the manageable size of the country, the low price of gasoline, and the ease of navigating on well-paved roads, it makes sense to travel by car and see the country, whether you’re...
Government scientists and risk management officials have a warning for the thousands of residents living in the evacuations zones for the Cotopaxi volcano: The danger has not gone away and an eruption is possible at any time. In recent weeks, government risk...
