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Aerogal, one of Ecuador's three national airlines, announced Oct. 12 that it will begin international service between Quito, Guayaquil and Miami, Dec. 7. The Cuenca-based airline, began the service last year but suspended operations within days due to aircraft problems. The airline has completed its purchase of five new aircraft, bringing its fleet total to 17,...
Through Tuesday, Oct. 14. Check El Tiempo, El Murcurio and the iTurs office for complete information. Photography exhibition: Peruvian artist Adriko Canales Date: Until Oct. 17 Place: Paul Cézanne Gallery, Alliance Française Hours: 7:30 pm Sponsor: Alliance Française de Cuenca Photographic exhibition of the Italian immigration to Ecuador in the 1920s Date: Oct. 8 until Oct. 15 Place: Gallery...
President Rafael Correa fulfilled a campaign promise he made two years ago to change the constitution as Ecuadorian voters overwhelmingly approved the new charter. The 444-article document received 65% of the votes in a campaign highlighted by strong Catholic church opposition. The church contended that the constitution was “soft” on abortion and protested the legalization of same-sex...
Life just became a little more complicated for foreign tourists who want to remain in Ecuador beyond the 90 days granted by their passport entry stamp. A memo from the country’s ministry of foreign relations to local immigration offices on Monday, Sept. 22, eliminates the in-country 90-day extension that had been routinely granted tourists in...
A Cuenca language school is looking for two or three English teachers for the start of new classes next week. The school, located in the historic district, has both English and Spanish students, and uses an approach incorporating substantive subjects into language training in advanced classes. A new private Spanish tutoring program offers its services in October....
According to Douglas Griffiths, U.S. Consul General to Ecuador, cooperation between the U.S. and Ecuador is stronger than it has been in years. In an hour-long meeting with U.S. citizens living in Cuenca, Thursday, Sept. 25, Griffiths said that despite political differences with the government of Rafael Correa, the U.S. enjoys a strong working relationship with...
Cuenca transportation officials reported no problems with the reopening of the city's airport Monday, saying that all systems appeared to be functioning normally. Formal approval of the runway resurfacing project was given on Sunday and the first commercial jet in two weeks, a Tame flight from Guayaquil, touched down on the new asphalt just before 8:00 a.m. Last week, the reopening date was in question due to construction delays caused...
By Tim Vickery It looked a long shot a year ago after the team's disastrous start to the current campaign: losing at home to Venezuela followed by crushing defeats at Brazil and Paraguay, after which coach Luis Fernando Suárez stepped down. Almost a year later, the picture is much brighter. First-place Paraguay aside, everyone is...
Despite rumors to the contrary, the laws and major policies of the Ecuadorian immigration office relating to foreigners have not changed, according to an immigration expert. "Rules and interpretations change day to day and from one director to the next, but this has always been the case," says Ron VanDercreek, a retired Quito attorney who...
Police estimate that more than 20,000 gathered in Parque Calderon, Friday, Aug. 29, to honor Cuenca native son and Olympic hero Jefferson Perez. The celebration featured live music, dancing, food, reverly and an evening fireworks display. Perez won the silver medal Aug. 15 at the Beijing games, finishing second by 14 seconds to Russia´s Valeriy Borchin in the 20-kilometer walk. Perez, who had announced earlier...
By Ron Gordon This morning, early, I walked to the village of Vilcabamba. To sit quietly, in the town square at early morning is to move into a Garcia Marquez novel. The village, so sleepy on its surface, is vibrating with energy. The skies seem ready to rain butterflies at any moment, covering the park,...
Like other major art centers, Cuenca has always depended on outsiders to enrich its heritage. One recent contributor, Liza Gafitanu Wheeler, caught the town's attention in February with a presentation of mosaic glass art at the Interamerican Center for Popular Arts (CIDAP). One of those who attended the exhibit was Juan Mendoza, who has taught painting at several Latin American universities. "I...
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