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The Federation of Cuenca Neighborhoods (FBC) is demanding that the government respond to what it claims is a “rising wave of crime” in the city. The federation says that its request for more police patrols and other law enforcement measures has been ignored. “We have...
By Ivonne Valdes Garay, Isabelle D’Antonio and Rocio Muñoz-Ledo Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez said Sunday she has had “enough” of Washington’s orders, as she works to unite the country after the U.S. capture of its former leader Nicolás Maduro....
By Jolene Wilson-Glah Behind an inconspicuous green door on a quiet street just outside el Centro lies a refuge few people know about — but which saves lives every day. In a city where nine out of ten women experience some form of gender-based violence, whether...
By Sylvan Hardy Over the years, I've heard from dozens of prospective North Americans who tell me about the dream home they hope to find in Ecuador. A man from Georgia asked what he would pay for a house with a detached garage with an apartment above, set in the...
By Alfie Pannell Bilateral relations deteriorated between Ecuador and Colombia last week, with the South American neighbors imposing reciprocal economic sanctions. On Wednesday, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced plans for a 30% tariff on goods imported from...
By Steven Rigney I don't have a car in Cuenca. Don't want one. I find that this is a common sentiment among many expats. Undoubtedly, this has a good deal to do with the favorable economics of the public transportation system as well as its efficiency. But it also...
Executive Summary: This column has been released from Larga Towers for readers who are United States citizens. If you are not one, you may stop reading HERE to save your valuable time. For the rest of us, the strange truth is that you may owe no federal income tax at...
By Sylvan Hardy Almost every expat arriving in Ecuador has heard the pitch: You can hire a maid, gardener, or cook in Ecuador for a fraction of what you would pay in North America or Europe. This is true, although the cost has gone up in recent years. What you don’t...
Hungry? - (De El Mercurio del domingo, 25/1) Auge gastronómico en Cuenca (Cuenca's culinary boom) - Cuenca shines as an attractive culinary destination thanks to the opening of new spaces and a wide variety of businesses with surprising flavors. Labati is an artesanal...
Ecuadorians are making news in the U.S. but it’s not the kind of publicity they or their families wanted. Last week, the photo of a five-year-old Ecuadorian boy appeared in news stories around the world after he and his father were taken into custody by U.S....
It rarely looks dramatic. There is no farewell message. No public explanation. No final gathering. One day, someone simply stops showing up. They are still in Cuenca. You may see them at the market, on a side street, or passing through a familiar neighborhood. But...
By Lindsey Bever The question: Does ginger really help an upset stomach? The science: For more than 2,500 years, ginger has been used for its medicinal properties. Ginger is still often recommended as a way to ease stomach upset. Ginger, which is available at almost...
A criminal court judge issued an arrest warrant Friday for Cuenca Mayor Cristian Zamora for failure to appear at a hearing. Zamora claimed he was delayed by a scheduling conflict and that when he later attempted to connect to the court via Zoon his internet connection...
Bored? - (De El Mercurio del jueves, 22/1) Cultural agenda for el sábado, 24/1 - 13:00 - Performing arts functions - Pasaje Pedro Toulop. 15:30 - Cultural activation with live performing arts and choir performances - Pedestrian street next to the Cristo Salvado...
Back in Florida I lived in a small county seat city where my monthly water bill could bring a grown man to the brink of despair. One hundred and fifty dollars for the privilege of washing dishes and clothing, taking a shower, and flushing a toilet. I often wondered if...
By Matt Kenyon The phrase "the old ones are the best ones" might not always be true. But some of the oldest jokes in history are still in use today. What makes a good joke? It’s worth going back a few thousand years to find out. After months spent poring over medieval...
Colombia is pushing for negotiations two days after President Daniel Noboa imposed 30% tariffs on imports entering Ecuador. “Although we strongly object to the arbitrary action by the government of Ecuador, we believe dialog is the best avenue to settle disputes...
By Garry Vatcher Ecuador is known for its natural beauty, friendly people, and relatively affordable cost of living. But for many expats, one topic remains confusing—and sometimes anxiety-producing: taxes. Some people assume “foreigners don’t pay taxes.” Others think...
By Cristina Delgado Vintimilla and Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw In the remote Andean community of El Cisne in Ingapirca, Ecuador, one of the first things you’ll notice is children’s laughter. In a courtyard, women gather with their children to trace ancestral knowledge...
By Nick Mordowanec Many people leave their homelands to live permanently in the United States, but some people try to do the opposite — only to find numerous fiscal challenges along the way. A viral Reddit post in the "Anti-Work" forum explains why Americans "can't...
