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Jueves, 6/8/2020 Hola, Todos – Actividades – De la pagina cultural – Benefit concert – The “El Chirlazo” collective of independent artists has organized benefits for vulnerable sectors most affected by the pandemic. There will be a music and comedy show el 27/8 a las 18:00. The $3.00 cost for the show will benefit the...
The planet is approaching 1.5 degrees of global warming that only a decade ago scientists didn’t expect to see until the middle of the century. At the European Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), researchers worry that the focus on the Covid-19 pandemic has diverted attention from the acceleration of warming. “We feel the need to...
China has agreed to allow Ecuadorian authorities monitor the movement of its fishing fleet and to make periodic inspections of its catches in waters near the Galapagos Islands. In addition, the Chinese ambassador to Ecuador said that the fleet would leave the area within a month and not return until December. The agreement was reached...
Miércoles, 5/8/2020 Hola, Todos – Actividades – De la pagina cultural – Conversatorio – UDA and the Asociación Ecuatoriana de Ciencia Política have organized a talk on democracy and post-politics el viernes on Zoom. Enter with the ID: 969 8135 3719. Webinar on violence – The U. Católica de Cuenca will have a webinar el...
By Ed Cara Baby boomers are experiencing a sharper drop in cognitive function as they age, relative to previous generations, according to a recent study. The findings not only suggest that boomers will be more likely to develop conditions like dementia than past cohorts, but future aging generations may be at a similar heightened risk....
Ecuador’s Constitutional Court holds a public hearing on Thursday to discuss whether a recent ministerial resolution giving the military broad powers to use lethal force is constitutional. The resolution also allows armed forces to participate in public security operations. Both aspects of the resolution raise serious concerns under international human rights standards. The May 29...
Several Amazon indigenous communities are petitioning the government to end oil production until the Covid-19 health emergency is over. Village councils in the Coca and Napo River basin claim that the government and companies involved in oil extraction have violated environmental controls during the health crisis, leading to oil spills in several locations. “The government...
Martes, 4/8/2020 Hola, Todos – Actividades – Nada. Otras cosas – Titular – La aplicación para prevenir contagios (The application to prevent contagion) – The “ASÍ Ecuador” app was launched in Cuenca yesterday and is a national pilot project to prevent more Covid infections. The app uses Bluetooth. It will detect if you are within...
By Cristian Schulthess Regarding the recent post, In face of unprofitability and the coronavirus, international companies flee Argentina The article is a bit of a mixed bag of nuts. Foreign companies were buying up Argentine industries. Their leaving reduces foreign investments but allows local Argentines to fill in the gap. These are Argentines that actually...
Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe said on Tuesday the Supreme Court had ordered his detention amid an investigation into alleged witness tampering and fraud. Uribe, a mentor of President Ivan Duque who now serves as a senator, has repeatedly declared his innocence and questioned the court’s independence. The court has not yet released its ruling...
Defense Minister Oswaldo Jarrin is warning environmental groups not to take private action to disrupt the operations of a Chinese fishing fleet that is anchored near the Galapagos Islands. “I understand the anger but this situation must be coordinated through official channels,” he said. “Currently, the vessels are in international waters and none of them...
Lunes, 3/8/2020 Hola, Todos – Actividades – De la pagina cultural – Video – Cuencano Sebastián Monsalve gathered 11 Latin America’s most important women singers to produce 2 songs of hope. “Vengo a ofrecerte mi corazón” by Fito Páez was put on Youtube and Spotify el 31/7, and “Gracias a la vida” by Violeta Parra...
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