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It is difficult to describe the moment accurately. It was like being doused with cold hard rain while scurrying home under a swollen thunderstorm, or the moment you realize while reading the last chapter of a novel that the story may not have a happy ending. I was...
Author's note: Lewis Carroll, the creator of Alice in Wonder, was born on January 27, 1832 in Daresbury, Cheshire, England. My Alice in Wonderland show came about during my second seminar with Bob Markwood, a very talented magician who led the first seminar I attended...
Viernes, 24/1/2025 Hola, Todos - Actividades - De El Mercurio del jueves, 23/1 (2 articles): 2 días para escuchar bandas sonoras de las series anime (2 days to listen to anime soundtracks) - The Orquesta Sinfónica of the U. of Cuenca will present "Anime Infinity," a...
Three election polls show little change at the top of the presidential race following last week’s debate. In the average of the Comunicaliza, Informe Confidencial and Cedatos polls, President Daniel Noboa continues to hold a 4.5% lead over Luisa González. The new...
For the third time since the election campaign began January 5, President Daniel Noboa is handing over presidential duties to Cynthia Gellibert. In his announcement, Noboa said he plans to “engage in campaign activities" from 6 a.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Monday. Noboa’s...
By Eduardo Avila The Muisca language is officially extinct but its "echoes" remain. The language, part of the Chibcha linguistic family, was previously spoken by the Muisca people, who lived around Colombia's central highlands including the area surrounding...
By Brian Foster For over five millennia, handwriting has been a cornerstone of human communication, enabling the transmission of knowledge, culture, and personal expression. However, as technology advances, the reliance on digital devices has overshadowed traditional...
In a January survey, 69.7% of Ecuadorians said they have “positive” expectations for the future. According to Giovanna Peñaflor, director of the consulting firm Imasen, which conducted the survey, the improvement in public sentiment is due to several factors,...
Miércoles, 22/1/2025 Hola, Todos - Actividades - "Blow Your Mind", una exhibición inmersiva (“Blow Your Mind”, an immersive exhibit) - This exhibit which has captivated thousands in Guayaquil and Quito is coming to Cuenca to offer an experience in creativity and...
By David Nield Obesity is often considered one of the most important factors in the likelihood of early death, but a new review reveals that cardiorespiratory fitness actually has more of an influence on mortality risk and our long-term health. In other words, while...
The Cuenca municipal council on Friday unanimously passed a resolution opposing the massive Loma Larga gold mine south of the city. The vote also supported the right of protesters who object to the project and criticized the government for posting a large number of...
A Navy captain who lost his job after he wrote to former president Rafael Correa has been reinstated by a Guayas provincial court. Edwin Ortega was temporarily jailed and then discharged from service in 2016 by the Naval Command for "carrying out acts of manifest...
By Steven Rigney There is a bus stop at a busy intersection near the Feria Libre in Cuenca where my wife, Susan, and I would often frequent. It is also where we would shop for our toilet paper. “Cuatro papeles, por un dolar,” Jose loudly chanted as he meandered...
At least 23 Ecuadorians were freed from kidnappers by Mexican police early Saturday in Ciudad Juarez on the Mexican-U.S. border. The rescue was first reported by the U.S.-based migration service 1800Migrante.com and later confirmed by the Mexico Prosecutor’s Office....
Lunes, 20/1/2025 Hola, Todos - I will be retiring from writing Jeanne's Periodico at the end of this month. The last post of this column will be Thursday, January 30. Thank you for reading it for all these years. If you are interested, El Mercurio does provide home...
By Saul Newman The allure of extreme longevity has beckoned for centuries. Research careers and marketing campaigns have been built on the idea that we can live longer, healthier lives by emulating long-lived people. It is a comforting thought, frequently used for...
By Manuel Rueda and Astrid Suarez Colombian president Gustavo Petro warned on Monday that his nation’s military will take offensive actions against the National Liberation Army after the rebels, known as the ELN, unleashed a wave of attacks in the country’s northeast...
Notable for the fact that the two leading candidates, President Daniel Noboa and Citizens Revolution’s Luisa González, did not share the same stage, Sunday night’s presidential debate provided few surprises. According to post-debate media commentary, the event...
By Jim Wyss For more than 80 years, Quito has been guarded by a strange array of kitschy castles — brimming with turrets and towers, spires and faux drawbridges, Moorish cupolas and sweeping staircases. In a city internationally renowned for its colonial architecture...
Author’s note: Welcome to “Delicias Chinas – A Cozy Chinese Haven in Cuenca,” where we get a taste of everything from the flavorful dishes to the personal attention given to each guest. This spot offers an authentic slice of China in Cuenca and is especially for the...
