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If you ever wondered what happens when a childhood fascination with Meccano and Lego collides with the arrival of tercera edad, then the answer may be called Arduino. The name is Italian, but in Spanish I think it means “something that won’t work until you watch five...
President Daniel Noboa has been clear that his top priority in the November 16 referendum election is passage of the question to create a constituent assembly to write a new constitution. What is less clear is exactly what he wants in a new constitution. Even if...
By Liam Higgins The last week serves as a reminder that Ecuador is one of the world’s most seismically active regions. In the last six days, the country has experienced strong earthquakes of 6.1, 5.3, 4.8 and 4.5 magnitude, the first two being felt in Cuenca and most...
By Federico Rivas Molina Javier Milei won Argentina’s legislative elections on Sunday with 40.8% of the votes. It was an unexpectedly large victory, which the far-right leader hailed as historic and Milei had plenty of reasons to celebrate. After four months of...
The decision to go abroad for dental treatment is rarely a simple one. It's a journey that starts not with a travel brochure, but with a moment of financial shock—often a treatment plan from a US dentist with a number so high, it seems impossible. This is a story...
Twelve Otavalo men suspected of burning a police checkpoint have been released from prison. The men had been held in an Ibarra prison since September 22 on charges of terrorism, illicit association and resisting arrest. Judge Fernando Sanchez cited “limited evidence”...
Bored? Fiesta cultural en Chordeleg - Chordeleg is preparing to celebrate its 8th anniversary as a Ciudad Creativa de la Unesco en Artesanías y Arte Popular (UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art). The activities will start el domingo, 26/10 a las 10:00 with the...
When I saw that the late Virginia Giuffre was publishing a memoir called Nobody’s Girl, I downloaded a copy out of professional curiosity, even though I have no experience as a pimp on my resume. Once upon a time Charlie worked for a couple of years at a Florida...
By Karla Freeman But don’t do the other sins Are there good syns and bad sins? Don’t you agree that there are ways to see life that work to feel alive and prosperous no matter what is happening on the outside? The other day I decided I was ready to receive clients as...
On Monday, air force jets carried out three bombing raids on illegal mines in Buenos Aires parish of Imbabura Province. Dozens of trucks and earth moving tractors were destroyed as were structures and mining equipment and supplies. Those in the area were warned...
By Katie Surma In 2008, Ecuador made history by enshrining the rights of nature in its constitution, recognizing ecosystems as living entities with legal rights. For nearly two decades, Indigenous communities and environmentalists have defended these rights, setting a...
The other day an expat retired engineer at my patio de comidas table told me he did not understand why Ecuador’s interest rates never budge when the Fed raises its own. In that moment I realized most of us brought our dollars here without quite knowing how they behave...
By Paula Span Ronald Klein was biking around his neighborhood in North Wales, Pennsylvania, in 2006 and tried to jump a curb. “But I was going too slow — I didn’t have enough momentum,” he recalled. As the bike toppled, he thrust out his left arm to break the fall. It...
Going abroad for dental work can save you tens of thousands of dollars, but it's not a simple transaction—it's a medical journey that requires careful planning. This expert guide breaks down the process into five essential phases to ensure a safe and successful...
The National Police command said Thursday that it has cleared all but two roadblocks in Imbabura Province. “The work is progressing on schedule and we expect all major roadways to be open to traffic by Friday,” Interior Minister John Reimberg said, adding that if new...
By Brandi Morin Deep in the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon, where the Bobonaza River winds through ancient forests in Pastaza province, Sacha Gayas spreads out a hand-drawn map across her wooden kitchen table. Her fingers, stained with the rich earth of her homeland, trace...
Editor's note: Carol Leutner is hosting a conversation about her new book, 21st Century Paradigm Shift: What It Is and How to Thrive In It, Saturday, October 25, 6 pm at Carolina Bookstore, Calle Hermano Miguel 6-76 y Presidente Cordova. By Jeremiah Reardon Feeling...
The indigenous strike is over. The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities (Conaie) made the announcement at noon Wednesday and asked its member to clear roadblocks and other obstructions erected during the strike. “We arrive at this decision to protect our people...
Bored? Segundo festival Ídolos "Jóvenes del Ecuador" - The Dirección (Department) Municipal de Cultura y la Asociación de Artistas Profesionales del Azuay (AAPA) announced the 2nd edition of the Festival Ídolos "Jóvenes (Youth) del Ecuador" which is dedicated to...
When I first heard Cuencano parents talking about Peppa Pig, I thought they were recommending a new cut of pork at the mercado: something to go with mote pillo and a side of ají. But no, Peppa Pig (or La Cerdita Peppa in Spanish) is not a dish of spiced pork, she is a...
