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In a rapidly developing trend, Ecuadorians are relocating from one area of the country to another. Their main reason? To escape violence. According to a new international migration study, as many 740,000 Ecuadorians could relocate within two to three years, most of...
One of the most common questions from patients considering dental implants is, "Am I the right age for this?" Many younger patients worry it's "too soon," while many seniors fear it's "too late." The good news is that for the vast majority of adults, there is no...
President of the Cuenca Chamber of Transport Diego Idrovo said Monday that city bus owners do not accept a proposal by Mayor Cristian Zamora for a subsidized 10-cent bus fare increase. “First, we object to raising the fare from 30 cents to only 40 cents, since the...
A National Court judge has ordered former President Lenín Moreno to trial on charges that he masterminded a multi-million-dollar bribery scheme with Chinese contractor Sinohydro. The former president’s wife Rocío González, his daughter Irina Moreno González, and his...
There are Saturdays in Cuenca when the city wakes up slowly. The dogs stretch, the buses grumble into life, and everyone has a second cup of coffee before attempting anything strenuous. Then there was Saturday, when Cuenca bounded out of bed like a child on Christmas...
For North Americans dreaming of an affordable, high-quality retirement in a country that offers both adventure and modern comforts, the Ecuadorian Jubilado (Pensioner) Visa is the "golden ticket." It's the most common, straightforward, and secure path to residency,...
By Ana Herrero Five months into the massive U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is feeling the pressure but refusing to go into exile, people close to his government say, opting instead to dig in and wait out President Donald...
Crowds estimated at 20,000 gathered in Cuenca’s historic district Sunday night for the annual Christmas lighting ceremonies. In what city organizers call a “corridor of Christmas tradition,” separate ceremonies were held in Parque Calderon, Santo Domingo Plaza, San...
The first six months in Cuenca can feel like a dream. The buildings look old and beautiful. The mountains feel close enough to touch. The prices seem unreal compared to back home. Every walk feels like a discovery. Every meal feels like an adventure. Then one day,...
Text and photography by Lily Cole As we drove into the Mashpi-Tayra Reserve, in the Chocó Cloud Forest on the western slopes of the Andes, after a three-hour, equator-crossing ride from Quito, the first thing that struck me was the size of the leaves: taller than my...
Mayor Cristian Zamora proposed Friday that the city cover the cost of a 10-cent increase in municipal bus fare. “To reduce the hardship to users of the system, I believe we should pay for the full amount,” he said, adding that he will present a full proposal at the...
Bored? - (De El Mercurio del jueves, 4/12) Agenda sábado, 6/12, 10:00 - 17:00, Casa Patrimonial Municipal de la Lira: Antiques Fair and Show, sales and exchange of antiques of El Vado with pieces full of history. - 18:00, Glorieta at parque Calderón: Sábados de...
There are few moments in life when you can definitely feel your soul leave your body. One is when you realise you left the gas cylinder valve open when you went on vacation. Another is when you hear three large dogs growling in unison just as you slam your apartment...
By Daryl Austin If you’re one of those people whose “I’ll be there in five” reliably turns into 15, you’re not alone — and you’re not necessarily careless or inconsiderate, either. Most of us have been late at some point, but some people find themselves constantly...
If you are missing all your teeth, or have been told you need all your remaining teeth extracted, your first thought might be overwhelming: "Do I need 28 or 32 implants?" Let's put that fear to rest. It is a common misconception that you need one implant for every...
When a journalist recently asked priest Father Mikel of Los Ríos Province what the biggest change he had seen in his rural community in the past 50 years, he didn’t hesitate. “Motorcycles have replaced horses,” he said. He explained that motorization has not only...
By Carlos Valdez Visiting Bolivia became a little easier for certain travelers on Monday, when the South American nation’s first conservative government in nearly 20 years eliminated visa requirements for citizens from the United States and Israel, among several other...
By Simar Bajaj Q: I tend to run cold, especially in my hands and feet. Is that something to worry about? When you get cold, it’s normal to first feel it in your fingers and toes. They’re farthest from the body’s core, where most heat is generated. Cold hands and feet...
By WIPO staff Wakangay Santi, a young indigenous woman aged 17, lives in the small community of Amazanga in the province of Pastaza, Ecuador. She is part of a family whose history is deeply rooted in protecting Mother Earth and the collective knowledge passed down...
For North Americans considering a move to Ecuador, the driving factor is often "expat arbitrage"—the powerful financial strategy of earning an income (or pension) from a strong-currency country (like the US) and living in a low-cost country (like Ecuador). The data...
