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By Diana Hubbell In addition to being an accomplished poet, playwright, and royal spy for King Charles II, Aphra Behn threw a hell of a party. A cultural maverick in […]
The U.S. Embassy in Quito presented on August 8 the virtual tours Traveling the Qhapaq Ñan – the Andean Road System (Recorriendo el Qhapaq Ñan – el sistema vial andino), […]
The leaders of Ecuador business organizations worry that their interests are being ignored in the ongoing talks between the government and indigenous organizations. “They are talking about imposing cost controls […]
The National Risk Management Service is warning residents of Chimborazo and Bolivar Provinces to take precautions against volcanic ashfall from the Sangay volcano. The Service advised residents to wear masks […]
“Why was this man not in jail?” was the question Guayaquil Police Commander Víctor Zárate asked Wednesday following the arrest of Darío Arturo S. for Sunday’s Cristo del Consuelo bombing […]
The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) condemned the murder of journalist Gerardo Delgado in Ecuador, in addition to that of reporter Mike Cabrera, which occurred weeks ago. In view of […]
By Braden Phillips Masks have been used by many of the world’s cultures, from Asia to Africa, for many purposes, from the holy to the medical to the mundane. At […]
Government Minister Francisco Jimenez announced Tuesday that crime prevention and public safety will be among the 10 issues Ecuadorians will vote on in a February referendum. “Crime and law enforcement […]
A team of U.S. investigators will arrive in Guayaquil today to assist in the investigation of Sunday’s bombing in the Cristo del Consuelo neighborhood. The bombing killed five people and […]
By the SciTechDaily staff Strengthening your immune system can help reduce your frequency of catching colds, and even reduce their severity. There are tons of supplements marketed as immune boosters, […]
By Niall Ferguson Demography isn’t destiny. If population size was history’s major determinant, China might have conquered Europe in the 15th century, and Britain certainly would not have conquered India […]
Two National Assembly members have filed complaints against National Court Judge Larissa Ibarra for invalidating the appointment of Raúl González as Superintendent of Banks. The Assembly approved González as bank […]
By Stephen Vargha Though sushi is synonymous with Japan, it can be found 9,000 miles away in Cuenca. Sushi is bite-sized and rice-based, often involves raw fish, and is accompanied […]
By Rebecca Dzombak Photos By Sofia Lopez Mañan The world’s largest bird of prey is in trouble, and locals are working to save it. The Andean condor, a massive South […]
The Sangay volcano continued to produce large explosions on Sunday, sending ash and gas clouds 4,000 meters into the atmosphere. The Geophysical Institute reported Sunday night that “significant amounts of […]
President Guillermo Lasso issued a state of emergency declaration for Guayaquil Sunday following a massive explosion that left at least five people dead, 26 injured and several others missing. Calling […]
At least a dozen Guayaquil airport arrivals and departures were cancelled or rerouted Saturday as a result of ashfall from the Sangay volcano. An international flight from Santiago, Chile was […]
President Guillermo Lasso announced Thursday he will totally veto changes to the communication law proposed by the National Assembly. A total veto means the legislation cannot be reconsidered for at […]
The number of national and international air passengers arriving at Ecuador’s airports is showing a strong recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the National Civil Aviation agency, the number […]





















