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Quito’s Security Management Office tested the city’s early warning system Thursday in preparation for a possible eruption of the Cotopaxi volcano. Although officials say a large-scale eruption is unlikely in the near future, they insist that at-risk neighborhoods should be prepared in case one does occur. Ecuador’s Geophysical Institute reports that activity at the volcano...
By Kata Karáth Visitors of the town Zaruma in southern Ecuador are greeted with the phrase: “Vehicle check, please,” as young soldiers thoroughly examine each car entering or exiting the town’s vicinity. “They are searching for dynamites, you know, illegal gold miners like to use them.” says Tito Castillo, a local tour guide, nonchalantly. “Last...
Miércoles, 11/1/2023 Hola, Todos – Titular – Ofertan cupos para 12 carreras (Spaces available for 12 majors) – The Universidad Nacional de Educación (UNAE) and the Conservatorio Superior José María Rodríguez have spaces for new students. <I don’t think too many readers of this column are looking to be admitted to a university.> Elecciones...
On the 23rd anniversary of Ecuador’s adoption of the U.S. dollar, almost everyone agrees it was a good move. “It imposed badly needed discipline on our economic system, ending years of instability,” says Central Bank director Guillermo Avellán. “It also increased the purchasing power of citizens and created conditions favorable to investment and growth.” He...
By Kristen Rogers You may know that being adequately hydrated is important for day-to-day bodily functions such as regulating temperature and maintaining skin health. But drinking enough water is also associated with a significantly lower risk of developing chronic diseases, a lower risk of dying early or lower risk of being biologically older than your...
By Stephen Vargha Cuenca’s garden secret is on pace to triple in size. “I’m amazed at how few people know about the place,” said an American expat who has lived in Cuenca for several years. The American expat is referring to the Cuenca Botanical Garden. Located on the eastern tip of the barrio, La Isla,...
Following through on a campaign promise, President Guillermo Lasso announced Tuesday he was reducing the currency exit tax from 4% to 2%. He also said that the value added tax (IVA) and special consumption tax (ICE) will be reduced during four national holidays in 2023. During his presidential campaign, Lasso claimed the currency exit was...
By Nicolas Caram Like many travelers, the first time I visited Ecuador, my itinerary included Quito and the Galapagos. Fifteen years later, in November 2022, I returned to the country – this time as an Adventure Travel Trade Association representative joining a selected group of tour operators and media members on AdventureWeek Ecuador. The Ministry...
Lunes, 9/1/2023 Hola, Todos – Actividades – Titular – Accidentada jornada en cierre automovilístico (Accident-prone day at car showdown) – See today’s (lunes) article in CHL for story. Cuenca – De El Mercurio del domingo, 8/1 (two articles): Tecnológico Sudamericano ganó la ‘Máscara Dorada’ (Tecnológico Sudamericano won the ‘Golden Mask’) – The Instituto Tecnológico Suamericano...
By Trevor Nace Let’s clear up any confusion right upfront. The world’s highest mountain is: Mount Everest at 29,029 feet (8,848 meters) above sea level The world’s tallest mountain is: Mauna Kea at 33,000 feet (10,058 meters) above the bottom of the Pacific Ocean The world’s highest mountain as measured as farthest from the center...
Organizers suspended the Cuenca Grand Prix early Sunday afternoon following a series of accidents they blamed on light rain. Several spectators sustained minor in injuries when a car failed to make a turn on Av. Solano while two drivers were treated at the scene when their cars overturned. Adrián Castillo, one of the competition sponsors,...
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has vowed to punish supporters of the country’s ex-leader, Jair Bolsonaro, after they stormed Congress. Supporters of the ousted far-right leader also stormed the Supreme Court and surrounded the presidential palace. But police regained control of the buildings in the capital Brasilia on Sunday evening after hours of...
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