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By Andrea Belén Palma Politics in Ecuador, more than ever, seems to have been hijacked by a generalized feeling of distrust. As we approach the second round of elections, the panorama is not that of a country committed to its future, but that of a divided, confused...
By Michael Loria Two former Colombian Navy employees have been extradited to the U.S. in connection with a plot to assist a narco intelligence operation foil drug interdiction ships from nabbing vessels loaded with cocaine, federal officials announced Monday....
By Shanna Hanbury The massive oil spill in Ecuador, in the northwestern Esmeraldas province, has covered multiple rivers and a key wildlife refuge in thick, black sludge, impacting more than half a million residents. A rupture appeared in a 500-kilometer (310-mile)...
Cuenca city officials plan a major renovation of the El Arenal market on the city’s west side. The market, commonly known at Feria Libre, is the largest of the city’s eight markets, attracting more than 12,000 shoppers a day. Cuenca Mayor Cristian Zamora says the...
By Jim Smith Hello and welcome! Are you feeling ready to rethink the way you shop and embrace a more sustainable lifestyle? Whether you're considering reducing plastic waste, supporting ethical sourcing, or making more intentional choices about the food you buy, this...
By Ione Wells Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has told the BBC he wants US, European and Brazilian armies to join his "war" against criminal gangs. He added he wants US President Donald Trump to designate Ecuadorean gangs as terrorist groups, as he has done for some...
Petroecuador and private oil companies are conducting a partial closure of Amazonian oil wells following the rupture and spill of the Trans-Ecuadorian Pipeline. As a result, according to the country’s Daily Oil and Gas Production Report, daily production has dropped...
President Daniel Noboa on Tuesday issued an executive decree ratifying the U.S. dollar as Ecuador’s only legal currency. “An alternative currency cannot coexist with the U.S. dollar,” the decree said, and “prohibited any attempt to implement parallel payment systems...
A 61-year-old Peruvian fisherman has been rescued after spending 95 days adrift at sea off the southern coast of Ecuador. He had been hanging on to life for months by eating whatever he could catch, and was in critical condition when found. Maximo Napa, 61, set off...
Peru's president has declared a state of emergency in the capital Lima and ordered the deployment of soldiers to the streets to help police address a recent surge of violence that claimed the life of a popular singer. President Dina Boluarte's government published a...
Citizens Revolution National Assemblywoman Paola Cabezas says Ecuador should revisit a plan to establish a digital currency to “complement” the U.S. dollar. “This was proposed by President Rafael Correa to be used internally while the dollar would continue to be used...
By Annabelle Timsit You may know someone who has done it or dreamed of it yourself: After a long career, an increasing number of people are opting to retire abroad — often in countries where the weather is good and the cost of living comparatively low. But while...
By Serah Louis The rise of U.S. protectionism is forcing Canada to look further afield for trade partners, with some pointing south — much farther south — to one potential option. “With the U.S. an increasingly erratic partner, Canada needs commercial partners outside...
An oil spill in the Esmeraldas River is causing “unprecedented” damage, prompting drinking water rationing and beach closures near the city of Esmeraldas. Officials say the spill was caused by a landslide that ruptured the Trans-Ecuadorian Pipeline. Esmeraldas Mayor...
By Jeremiah Reardon Recently, I read on GringoPost, “Customs broker for pet needed in Guayaquil.” The poster coming to Cuenca wrote, “I find out that American Airlines states you must have a customs broker receive the dog at the Guayaquil airport.” As a pet lover who...
There are too many pigeons in Cuenca -- more than a million, according to one ornithologist -- and their overpopulation is creating public health concerns, city health officials say. Property owners are also complaining, reporting structural damage due to pigeon...
By Liam Higgins “Ecuador must change its approach to oil production or face decades of economic stagnation or even decline,” economist Joselo Andrade said in recent newspaper column. The Executive Director of the Ecuador Institute of Political Economy explains why...
By Christopher Lux It was Christmas time in Cuenca. A couple of travelers were staying in the short-term rental next to me. They came from the U.S. and were touring the country in a rented car. We had good times together drinking Pilseners. We talked, we laughed, and...
By Amudalat Ajasa Microplastics are everywhere. They’re in your liver, blood and even in your brain, and they’re almost impossible to avoid. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to minimize your exposure. “This really is a public health crisis that people...
By Ruta Kulkarni “No, we will not allow the U.S. to invade Mexico. It will not happen,” was the response Friday by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gave about the possibility of U.S. troops entering Mexico to fight drug cartels. Tensions between Mexico and the U.S....
