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With almost all votes counted, municipal councilman Christian Zamora has defeated Pedro Palacios for mayor of Cuenca. Palacios will continue a 20-year tradition of one-term mayors in the city. In the race for Azuay Province prefect, Juan Cristóbal Lloret has narrowly...
We live in a pleasant house on an obscure unnamed dirt road; a pencil thin scar that also portions patches of farmland a couple of thousand feet above the Paute River. The homes here have no addresses. The route we give to first-time visitors includes carefully...
By Liam Higgins Father César Cordero of Cuenca died Saturday morning at age 95. Easily the best-known Catholic priest in Ecuador and one of the most decorated in Latin America, he was accused in 2010 of being a "sexual monster" who raped and abused more than 50 boys...
By Olivia Nolan Cuenca’s supermarkets are a thing of wonder. Their convenience is unparalleled, and if you squint, they might as well be your local Stop & Shop or Safeway. For a peanut-butter addict like myself, I was thrilled to discover that they carry Jif, and...
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the repeal of a 2021 tax reform law by the National Assembly is unconstitutional. In a split decision, judges said that President Guillermo Lasso’s Organic Law of Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability remains in effect....
By Jan Dynes I enjoy word-jams bursting free into a deluge of unrelated thoughts...they increase my gratitude for my life in this beautiful country. I like my simple life and have made peace with all the roads that I took to arrive here. Gypsy spirits roam in wonder....
By Stephen Vargha Less than a decade ago, most Cuencanos did not know what a bagel, the doughnut-shaped yeast-leavened roll that is characterized by a crisp and shiny crust with a very a dense interior, was. “Cuencanos asked me if they were doughnuts. They wanted to...
By Kathleen Wong Lee Harrison never thought he'd retire at the age of 49 – 13 years earlier than when he had planned. He definitely didn't expect that he'd be retired in Ecuador of all places. But at 70, he's happier than ever with his decision, he said. "My father...
Editor's note: This is the second of a two-part series about Wilson Suquitana, Paute’s favorite facilitator. To read part 1, click here. When Wilson Squitana’s father turned his back on him, he knew that the family would never again be whole. He was as confused as the...
Interior Minister Juan Zapata has turned over to prosecutors the names of 28 candidates in the February 5 election who he believes have links to drug trafficking and illegal mining. The 22 men and six women are running for mayor and prefect offices in 11 provinces,...
The government said Thursday it is increasing efforts to combat illegal mining, including using military troops to search for and destroy unauthorized operations. Secretary of State Security Diego Ordóñez said the mines are causing extensive environmental damage and...
Miércoles, 25/1/2023 Hola, Todos - Titular - Seguridad, el eje del conversatorio (Security, the focus of the discussion) - l4 mayoral candidates were called by the Cámara de Industrias, Producción y Empleo (CIPEM) for a conversation. They were Cristian Zamora, Paúl...
Lunes, 23/1/2023 Hola, Todos - Actividades - De El Mercurio del domingo, 22/1 1 article): De arcilla y creatividad (Of clay and creativity) - Navigating the dreams of Edward Segovia is to take a long journey of years of dreaming and doing. The galleries of the CIDAP...
By Rosemary Rein Since our first article appeared in CuencaHighLife about (FAAN) Familia Amor Animal Foundation in October, the expat community of Ecuador has demonstrated not only their love of animals but their generosity. For 8 years, FAAN has served as a sanctuary...
Editor's note: This is the first of a two-part story about Wilson Suquitana – Paute’s favorite facilitator. Part one: Loss It was a very special December morning for the Suquitana family of Paute, Azuay Province -- a perfect day for welcoming Wilson, the third of...
Viernes, 20/1/2023 Hola, Todos - Actividades - De El Mercurio del jueves, 19/1/2023 (4 articles): Convocatoria abierta para financir obras (Open call for financing works) - Starting el 23/1, the Ministerio de Cultura y Patrimonio will take proposals for a...
Miércoles, 18/1/2023 Hola, Todos - Titular - Soluciones "parche" en vías se van con lluvias ("Bandage" solutions for roadways are going away with rains) - As the rainy season approaches, people along the vía Cuenca-Girón-Pasaje are worried that existing damage along...
Lunes, 16/1/2023 Hola, Todos - Actividades - El Calvario aprovecha potencial para turismo (El Calvario takes advantage of tourism potential) - Visiting the El Calvario barrio is like touching the sky with your hands. It is one of the most stunning viewpoints in...
By Stephen Vargha One could say the French neoclassical former home of one of Cuenca’s most famous residents has a huge story to tell. Or a hundred. “The museum is 75 years old and that is why we did this exhibit,” said Ximena Pulla, Coordinator of the Remigio Crespo...
A friend of mine recently failed the government-issued test to become a citizen of Ecuador. Tim Broward (not his real name), 61, is an eleven-year resident of Ecuador who holds a Ph.D. in Educational Development from a prestigious university in the U.S. He scored 58%...
