Eight people have been arrested on charges that they were involved in forcibly recruiting Ecuadorians for armed groups, the country's prosecutor's office said on Thursday. The prosecution said on its Twitter account the eight were arrested during simultaneous raids in Imbabura, Pichincha and El...
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Azuay governor blasts mayor for overstating Cuenca crime threat, says he creates ‘unneeded hysteria’
In a press conference and radio interviews Wednesday, Azuay Province Governor Matías Abad criticized Mayor Pedro Palacios and other city officials for exaggerating the crime rate in Cuenca. Specifically, Abad said that videos promoting Thursday’s anti-crime march in the historic district include...
U.S. first lady Jill Biden visits Ecuador in first stop of a three-country Latin American tour
U.S. First lady Jill Biden arrived in Ecuador Wednesday night on the stop on a six-day Latin American tour, which also includes bisits to Panama and Costa Rica. The tour will "emphasize the importance of the US partnership," as well as the three countries' commitment to democracy, "in a region...
Cuenca disputes order to end mask mandate; Gov’t asks for input on short-term rental regs; Most sexual assaults in schools unpunished; SRI tax assistance
Miércoles, 18/5/2022 Hola, Todos - Titular - Polémica por mascarillas (Controversy over masks) - The responsibility for managing the pandemic and establishing biosafety measures belongs exclusively to the Ministerio de Salud. Homero Castanier, Government vice-minister, made this clear to the...
Common problems faced by new expats: Experts say do your research to avoid major mistakes
By Randall Morrison Regardless of what country you move to, you'll face problems and challenges that expats face the world-over. On the other hand, there are problems that are specific to the country, some of which are deadly serious. Moving abroad is a huge decision, and not one to be taken...
All workers at gold mine are accounted for following attack; Some remain hospitalized
Police reported Tuesday that all 43 workers at the Tres Chorreras gold mine near Pucará have been accounted for. According to Azuay Police Commander Fausto Salinas, the 10 men listed as missing, and possibly killed, had escaped as the attackers entered the area, and were hiding out in the nearby...
Police investigated for gun thefts, gang connections; Teachers demand raises; Anti-crime march in El Centro; Another highway study; Symphony plays
Martes, 17/5/2022 Hola, Todos - Actividades - Concierto sinfónico - The Orquesta Sinfónica de Cuenca will perform a new concert el jueves in the Teatro de la Casa de la Cultura. The Anima Inside band has been invited to play along with the symphony which is directed by maestro Augusto Carrión....
As Covid-19 virus evolves, the world needs a better exit plan from the pandemic
By Eric Topol As the virus accelerates its evolution, the humans capitulate. For two and a half years, Covid-19 has been outrunning our response, getting more and more transmissible, reaching a level of infectiousness that few pathogens have ever attained. Instead of taking a stance of getting...
In ‘clarification,’ COE says Cuenca and Guayaquil cannot mandate masking or fine violators
The National Emergency Operations Committee (COE) said Tuesday that Cuenca and Guayaquil cannot mandate the use of facemasks and cannot sanction or fine those who refuse to wear them. The COE claimed there was a need to “clarify” its April 28 decision to end the national mask mandate after...
At least 28 injured, 10 missing in Azuay gold mine ambush; Police blame displaced illegal miners
Twenty-eight men were rescued from a gold mine in a remote area of western Azuay Province Monday, many of them suffering gunshot wounds and other injuries. National Police say that 10 more are missing, believed to have been kidnapped or killed. Azuay Police Commander Fausto Salinas believes the...