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By Julia Conley More than three years after a court ruling that left a group of young women hopeful that their legal action had helped “restore nature” for future generations in Ecuador, a report by Amnesty International on Monday found that gas flaring that the Provincial Court of Justice of Sucumbíos had ordered to be eliminated...
Following his weekend selection as Luisa as González’s running mate, Diego Borja spent Monday defending himself against claims he is not a true Correista. “It is true I had disagreements with Rafael Correa in the past, but these were political, not personal,” Borja said in a Radio Pichincha interview. “Today, I am in alignment with...
Lunes, 12/8/2024 Hola, Todos – Titular – ¡Olimpiadas inolvidables! (Unforgettable Olympics!) – Ecuador made history with 5 medals – 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze, for the first time since it entered the Olympics 100 years ago – in 1924 in Paris. Its delegation of 40 athletes finished 49th in the number of medals...
By Cheyenne Haslett In an effort to beef up protections for consumers against corporations, the U.S. government on Monday announced a handful of policies to crack down on “headaches and hassles that waste Americans’ time and money.” Through the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the administration will ask companies to...
Although it comes as no surprise that President Daniel Noboa and Luisa González will face each other again in the February presidential election, their vice-presidential candidates were a mystery until Friday and Saturday. That was when the National Democratic Action and Citizens Revolution parties met and made their nominations official. Maria Jose Pinto, currently the...
By Frances Robles Hundreds of people gathered several days ago outside a detention center known as “Zone 7” in Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, huddled around lists of prisoners, as they clutched plastic bags filled with meals they had packed for the inmates inside. Eager for information about their detained loved ones, many told remarkably similar...
By Jim Smith Beyond the thrill of exploring new landscapes and traditions, you might find the prospect of opening a small business in your new home both enticing and rewarding. Whether driven by a passion, a lifelong dream, or the desire to integrate more deeply into your adopted community, starting a business can provide a...
Viernes, 9/8/2024 Hola, Todos – Actividades – Marco Martínez Espinoza crea “Alquimia Natural” y la expone (Marco Martinez Espinoza creates “Alquimia Natural” (Natural Alchemy) and exhibits it) – “Alquimia Natural” opened last miércoles in the Galería de la Alcaldía (Bolívar y Borrero). Marco Martínez Espinoza has had shows in the US, France, Switzerland and Great...
The government of Paraguay on Thursday effectively ordered the U.S. ambassador to leave the South American nation, escalating tensions between the allies in the wake of the Biden administration’s sanctions on a tobacco company linked to the country’s powerful former president. In a dramatic statement that took diplomats aback, the Paraguayan Foreign Ministry asked the...
Lucía Yépez won the silver medal Thursday in the women’s 53kg category wrestling competition at the Paris Olympics. Yépez, from Los Ríos Province, was defeated by Japan’s Akari Fujinami in the championship match. On Wednesday, Yépez advanced to the final with a victory over Annika Wendle of Germany. The medal was the third won by...
Ecuador has launched the Violeta Tourism Project (Turismo Violeta), a collaborative effort between the country’s Ministry of Tourism and the Inter-American Development Bank (BID). This initiative aims to reshape the tourism landscape by prioritizing women’s roles in the industry while promoting sustainable practices. The project focuses on integrating women into various aspects of tourism, from...
By Pablo Stefanoni Distrust-enthusiasm-disappointment (more or less silent). The relationship between the Latin American left and the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela has gone through different stages, in line with the dynamics of the Caribbean country itself. The leadership of Hugo Chávez — an almost infinite machine of charisma — undoubtedly provided a dose of unusual...

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The Massive Blackout of September 2024.

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Getting Rid of Verónica Abad: The Conflict the Government is Racing to Resolve.

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