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Why say good-bye? Exploring your reasons for moving abroad

Guess what? The key to your “thriving” or “diving” overseas may just be in your motives. If you’ve been thinking about heading out to a new life overseas, you’re certainly in good company. And in light of this week’s astounding U.S. election results, I suspect many...

Cuenca Independence Day Parade

The air was filled with the cheers and laughter of celebration as I made my way around the city this past week. There were several parades and many interesting people in the streets of Cuenca. As would be expected, it was pure mayhem with many people here on Holiday...

Take the City of Cuenca expat survey

The city of Cuenca is conducting a study of retired foreign residents. According to city officials, the results of the study will be used to design programs to help integrate retired expats into the social and cultural life of the city. Below, is the city's message to...

Twelve tips to make your U.S. election night party truly memorable

By Mark Hinson The presidential campaign of 2016 will surely go down in the history books as one of the most civil, dignified, issue-focused races ever run in America. I’ll wait here a minute until you stop howling with laughter. The rancor, name-calling and Twitter...

Correa to send new capital gains legislation to the National Assembly

President Rafael Correa says he will submit new legislation to increase capital gains taxes to the National Assembly in the coming days. Correa withdrew a capital gains proposal and another to increase inheritance taxes in 2015 following widespread national protests....

New to Cuenca? Watch your step, then take in the sights

“Watch your feet!” That is perhaps the best advice newbies get in Cuenca. Sidewalks often have uneven surfaces and potholes, even new tile sidewalks can be dangerous when wet. I move like I’m 99 years old when going down the hill at B. del Padron…the extension of...

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The Cuenca Dispatch

Week of April 05

Legal storm builds over Ecuador’s moved-up local elections.

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Ecuador issues nationwide mpox alert after first Clade Ib case.

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Big power users switch to self-generation as Ecuador protects household electricity supply.

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