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The government announced Tuesday it is changing its mission in Imbabura Province, and will focus on maintaining order in the towns and cities and will not attempt to clear blocked roadways. As of early Wednesday morning, 13 roads remained blocked by protesters. The...
By Thomas Graham Election day might be the only time La Paz lives up to its name. There are no cars, no fumes and no honking horns in the Bolivian capital. Families enjoy the day out; skateboarders have the run of the place. This time, there weren’t even the customary...
By Ray Horsley What an odd custom, dining out. Somehow, we've come to view this routine as perfectly normal, but how might this be viewed by another civilization from our distant past, one unfamiliar with the practice? We go out with the idea of treating ourselves to...
The survivor of a U.S. strike on a submersible vessel accused by the Trump administration of transporting drugs in the Caribbean was released by authorities in Ecuador after prosecutors said they had no evidence he committed a crime in the South American nation, a...
Following the collapse of negotiations between the government and indigenous groups Monday, neither side appears eager to make the concessions necessary to bring the national strike to an end. Reaching a resolution is further complicated by the lack of central...
By Matthew Smith The last decade has been especially grueling for Ecuador’s economically vital oil industry. Plummeting investment, heavily corroded infrastructure, endemic corruption, violent protests, severe oil spills and rising insecurity are all weighing on...
By Jonathan Mason If there really is a war on drugs in the Caribbean, no one seems quite sure who declared it. The U.S. Navy has been busy blasting suspected smuggling boats out of the water, yet one captured sailor has been returned to Colombia and another, according...
By Simon Romero and Genevieve Glatsky President Gustavo Petro of Colombia accused the United States of murdering an innocent fisherman in an attack on a boat that the American authorities claimed had been carrying illicit drugs, prompting President Trump to declare on...
The decision is made. You're ready to embrace the incredible benefits of dental tourism in the beautiful nation of Ecuador. Congratulations! You are embarking on a path that will lead not only to a healthier smile but to an enriching life experience. However, a...
The government announced Sunday it will not participate in talks to end the indigenous strike scheduled for Monday in Otavalo. It said its decision was based on “multiple violations” of the conditions agreed to last week, including the continued blockage of highways...
By Ray Horsley My recent article "Why Cuenca Needs Uber" solicited a good deal of responses, even an entire article from one of Cuenca Highlife's most prominent writers. With the same idea in mind, that being a minor touch which could improve the already wonderful...
It’s not a surprising that the media refers to the national strike currently underway in Ecuador as an indigenous protest. Afterall, it was declared by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities (Conaie). Population and demographic experts say, however, that the...
By Steve Hendrix Ending your U.S. citizenship isn’t quick, easy or cheap. The decision is permanent and, of course, some other country has to take you. Still, thousands of Americans living abroad do it every year. Among notable ex-Americans are writer T.S. Eliot,...
According to Economic Minister Harold Burbano talks with indigenous leaders on Monday will concentrate on economic and employment issues. “Our focus will be on revitalizing the province, reopening and supporting businesses and employees who have suffered from the...
Bored? "Carmen", clásico de Bizet, con una versión atemporal - The Compañía de Danza and the Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad de Cuenca will perform a reinterpretation of Bizet's classic "Carmen" from a contemporary point of view el viernes and el sábado, 18/10 a...
As Cole Porter wrote and Louis Armstrong once sang in a duet to Ella Fitzgerald, “Let’s do it, let’s fall in love.” These days in Cuenca, it seems everyone’s doing it, only they are falling for digital transfers instead. Not cards, not cash, just a quick hop from your...
The estimate sits on the kitchen counter, a single sheet of paper with a number so large it feels like a misprint. For millions in the United States and Canada, this scenario is painfully familiar. You’ve been diligent with your oral health, but time, genetics, or an...
Although there were no clashes between indigenous protesters and government forces Thursday, a deal to end the strike in Otavalo appears to have fallen apart. Otavalo Mayor Anabel Hermosa, who helped organize talks Wednesday between local organizations and Interior...
Bored? Arte, cine y música por la Semana de la Lengua Italiana - The Sociedad Dante Alighieri de Cuenca will celebrate the 'Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo 2025.' The program includes art exhibits, movies and a concert to promote Italian culture in Cuenca...
By John Olson Cuenca’s English language theater has scored a coup in securing the rights to produce a new play that has already won rave reviews in Chicago, Los Angeles and Denver since its premiere in Michigan in 2023. A Jukebox for the Algonquin is a comedy-drama...
Week of September 20
Ecuador turns to industrial power cuts to protect Mazar and keep homes from going dark.
Ecuador raises its 2026 growth forecast, but El Niño could spoil the outlook next year.
Cuenca retirees challenge medical and therapy changes at IESS senior center.
