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Federal prosecutors have dropped all charges against Cuenca businessman Juan Pablo Eljuri in connection with the distribution of bribe money from the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht to Ecuadorian officials. Eljuri, a member of one of Latin America's...
By Robert Bradley There is bad news and good news on Cuenca’s San Sebastian Plaza. Fortunately, the bad news is brief and the good news goes long into the night. Casa Azul Galeria Cafe has closed. I understand the closure will be brief, the vibe will be much the same...
The residents and business owners of three Cuenca neighborhoods say it’s time for the city follow to through on promises to control prostitution. “They have told us for years that they would control it but nothing has happened,” says Av. Huayna Cápac businessman Juan...
Lunes, 12/3/2018 Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Today's agenda events - Book announcement - The Chilean ambassador, Eduardo Tapia Riepel, announced that they will publish a book about Gabriela Mistral in quichua and Spanish this year. Articles about - Community store...
By Susan Burke March In my previous column about cooking myths (microwave ovens, food-grade aluminum pots and pans and containers are safe, and cooking with Teflon nonstick pans does not “give you cancer”), a reader commented that some of the chemicals used in...
By Seung Min Kim President Trump plans to attend the Summit of the Americas gathering next month in Peru, the White House announced Saturday — a visit that may underscore tensions in the region over the administration’s policies on immigration and trade. The trip will...
The other morning we were coming back from Yunguilla quite early; we had three dogs to bring to the vet. Two to be spayed and one because we couldn't keep her out of our sight ... she was in heat (and still is)! Anyway, because the two getting fixed had early...
Everyone loves Cuenca!! Or more often than not it seems like it. Several weeks ago on my usual Sunday walk along the Tomebamba I came upon four vans together in a parking area, sliding doors open and several young people and a couple of children on the grass, on...
Domingo, 11/3/2018 Hola, Todos - Today's translation/summary is from El Tiempo. Pagina ¿Qué Hacer? - Cultura - "Alba" - Film and talk - 13/3 a las 7:00 - Auditorio Alianza Francesa (Tadeo Torres y Av. Solano) - free. MIRADA: Danza - 15/3 a las 20:00 in La Casa el Coco...
Ecuador’s National Assembly has fired its president, José Serrano, and ordered an impeachment trial for Attorney General Carlos Baca. In a marathon session Friday night in which both Serrano and Baca were allowed to present a defense, the assembly voted overwhelming...
Thousands of Ecuador expats has been affected by changing health care insurance requirements in the country. Rivers of mixed messages and misinformation, both from the government and the gringo social media, have left many wondering where to turn for an accurate...
Viernes, 9/3/2018 Hola, Todos - Sorry, it will be a short issue today. Aun con el resfrio, and I feel like a loser in a game of Dizzy Lizzy. Pagina cultural - Today's agenda events - Muestra de fotografía - Argentinian Alejandra Cultrera came to photograph Ecuador and...
By Karen Alpert Since Congress began taxing incomes, American citizens have been unable to escape the reach of Uncle Sam: They must report their income, no matter where they live or where it’s earned. It’s known as a worldwide citizenship-based tax system. Most other...
Cuenca Mayor Marcelo Cabrera said Thursday that the fare for Cuenca’s tram system will be 35 cents when it begins operations early next year. Those over 65 and students from six to 18 will ride free. Cabrera said fares would be paid with the same electronic card that...
Jueves, 8/3/2018 Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Today's agenda events - Teatro - "Cuando llegue Rosa" (When Rosa arrives) by Carlos Gallegos and starring René Zavala, will be hoy a las 20:00 in the "La Guarida" Centro Cultural (Mariscal La Mar y Luis Pauta). Articles...
As a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, I have as colleagues some of the most accomplished Registered Dietitians in the world. Today’s guest columnist is Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD, who generously shared this article from her blog. Nancy Clark is an...
Ecuador’s newly seated Council of Citizen Participation and Social Control (CPCCS) voted Wednesday to dismiss Carlos Ochoa, director of the controversial media watchdog agency Supercom. The council ordered a search to begin immediately for a replacement. "Having...
President Lenin Moreno said Wednesday that the National Assembly president and attorney general must “face the consequences” of revelations of a recent audio tape scandal. Both assembly president Jose Serrano and attorney general Carlos Baca are members of Moreno’s...
Brazil and Mexico head a new list of countries with the world’s most murderous cities. According to the list compiled by Mexico’s Citizen Council for Public Safety and Criminal Justice (Ccspjp), 16 of those cities are in Brazil, 12 are in Mexico and five are in the...
The shrill whistle of the majorette signaled the resumption of the energizing rhythm after a measure’s rest. The drum major, drum-line and band were working together, switching between the drum cadence and a marching roll-off. Up front, the baton had been wielded...
