Expat Life
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% on a test requiring a minimum accuracy of 90%. Broward...
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,...
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...
By Sarah Newey There are “no limits” to the potential of mRNA technology to treat conditions as varied as cancer, malaria and cystic fibrosis, according to one of the masterminds behind the platform. In an interview with the Telegraph, Prof Katalin Karikó – a researcher who pioneered the use of mRNA, which was used to...
Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in a four-part series “Saving the World – One Ecosystem at a Time.” By John Keeble Rene Rivas is an expert in repairing the damage that waves of human agriculture have done to wildlife habitats and ecosystems. Under his skilled care, cruelly damaged environments can be restored in...
Editor’s note: This is the third of a four-part series “Saving the World – One Ecosystem at a Time.” Next, Article 4: “The human dimension of successful conservation.” By John Keeble The beauty of nature affects people deeply – especially Ecuador’s rare and stunning birds. “I have seen people cry with real joy when they...
Editor’s note: This is the second of a four-part series “Saving the World – One Ecosystem at a Time.” Article 3: “A trip among ecosystems and species brought back from the edge of extinction.” By John Keeble A tangle of forest near Ecuador’s border with Peru closed in around me as I made my way...
By Stephen Vargha Cuenca appeared to have rebounded from the Covid pandemic with its Christmas celebrations and decorations. And Christmas was a huge and welcomed source of revenue for Cuenca businesses. The city announced that visitors to Cuenca for the Christmas season generated $2,265,246 for the local economy. “Cuenca was an important meeting point during...
Editor’s note: This is the first of a four-part series “Saving the World – One Ecosystem at a Time”. Article 2: “Your opportunities to connect with nature on an ecotour.” By John Keeble In a skeptical world coming to terms with the recent 190-nation agreement to save 30 percent of the planet for nature by...
By Andrew Van Dam We all know that America is a nation of immigrants (with the obvious exception of its long-marginalized native population). But every so often, it feels like it’s on the verge of becoming a nation of emigrants. After the 2004 reelection of George W. Bush, the 2020 election of Joe Biden and...
“This is the biggest and best Pase del Niño ever,” is how Carmela Llivipuma described Saturday’s Christmas Eve parade through Cuenca’s historic district. The granddaughter of the event’s founder said 120,000, maybe more, watched or participated in the parade that proceeded down Calle Simon Bolivar for more than six hours. The parade was a “coming...
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Week of June 30
Constitutional Court Sets Criteria for Deportation of Foreigners Amid Migrant Rights Debate.
Ecuador’s Economy Grows 1.2% Despite Decline in Exports and Household Consumption.
Ecuador Appoints Cristian Espinosa as Ambassador to U.S., Bolstering Diplomatic Relations.
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