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By Jonathan Mason If there really is a war on drugs in the Caribbean, no one seems quite sure who declared it. The U.S. Navy has been busy blasting suspected smuggling boats out of the water, yet one captured sailor has been returned to Colombia and another, according...
By Simon Romero and Genevieve Glatsky President Gustavo Petro of Colombia accused the United States of murdering an innocent fisherman in an attack on a boat that the American authorities claimed had been carrying illicit drugs, prompting President Trump to declare on...
The decision is made. You're ready to embrace the incredible benefits of dental tourism in the beautiful nation of Ecuador. Congratulations! You are embarking on a path that will lead not only to a healthier smile but to an enriching life experience. However, a...
The government announced Sunday it will not participate in talks to end the indigenous strike scheduled for Monday in Otavalo. It said its decision was based on “multiple violations” of the conditions agreed to last week, including the continued blockage of highways...
By Ray Horsley My recent article "Why Cuenca Needs Uber" solicited a good deal of responses, even an entire article from one of Cuenca Highlife's most prominent writers. With the same idea in mind, that being a minor touch which could improve the already wonderful...
It’s not a surprising that the media refers to the national strike currently underway in Ecuador as an indigenous protest. Afterall, it was declared by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities (Conaie). Population and demographic experts say, however, that the...
By Steve Hendrix Ending your U.S. citizenship isn’t quick, easy or cheap. The decision is permanent and, of course, some other country has to take you. Still, thousands of Americans living abroad do it every year. Among notable ex-Americans are writer T.S. Eliot,...
According to Economic Minister Harold Burbano talks with indigenous leaders on Monday will concentrate on economic and employment issues. “Our focus will be on revitalizing the province, reopening and supporting businesses and employees who have suffered from the...
Bored? "Carmen", clásico de Bizet, con una versión atemporal - The Compañía de Danza and the Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad de Cuenca will perform a reinterpretation of Bizet's classic "Carmen" from a contemporary point of view el viernes and el sábado, 18/10 a...
As Cole Porter wrote and Louis Armstrong once sang in a duet to Ella Fitzgerald, “Let’s do it, let’s fall in love.” These days in Cuenca, it seems everyone’s doing it, only they are falling for digital transfers instead. Not cards, not cash, just a quick hop from your...
The estimate sits on the kitchen counter, a single sheet of paper with a number so large it feels like a misprint. For millions in the United States and Canada, this scenario is painfully familiar. You’ve been diligent with your oral health, but time, genetics, or an...
Although there were no clashes between indigenous protesters and government forces Thursday, a deal to end the strike in Otavalo appears to have fallen apart. Otavalo Mayor Anabel Hermosa, who helped organize talks Wednesday between local organizations and Interior...
Bored? Arte, cine y música por la Semana de la Lengua Italiana - The Sociedad Dante Alighieri de Cuenca will celebrate the 'Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo 2025.' The program includes art exhibits, movies and a concert to promote Italian culture in Cuenca...
By John Olson Cuenca’s English language theater has scored a coup in securing the rights to produce a new play that has already won rave reviews in Chicago, Los Angeles and Denver since its premiere in Michigan in 2023. A Jukebox for the Algonquin is a comedy-drama...
Following five hours of talks Wednesday with the government, Imbabura Province indigenous organizations agreed to suspend their 24-day strike. Leaders of the Union of Indigenous Peasant Organizations of Cotacachi (UNORCAC) and the Federation of Kichwa Peoples of the...
By Miriam Drake It’s not morbid, it’s practical! Have you told your loved ones how you want to be cared for at the end of your life? Are you content and peaceful inside with respect to all of your relationships? Have you told these folks everything you want them to...
Dental tourism is a big decision, a transformative path that merges healthcare with world travel. It's an exciting prospect, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Making an informed choice means looking beyond the glossy brochures and honestly weighing the...
An additional 5,000 soldiers and police are on their way to Imbabura Province following a pitched battle Tuesday morning between Conaie strikers and government forces in Otavalo. The enforcements will bring to 7,000 the security personnel assigned to the province....
The number of murders in Azuay Province dropped dramatically through the first nine months of 2025, giving the province the lowest murder rate in the country. By contrast, murders in all but three other provinces increased during the same period. From January to...
If you ever wonder why the senora behind the counter at your favorite panadería looks as asustada when you reach for a debit card as if you had pulled a gun, the answer is simple. Cash is cheap. Plastic is pricey. When you hand over seventy dollars for a slap-up...
