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President Rafael Correa is defending the tax proposals he sent to the National Assembly last week, saying they will have minimal impact on the country’s poor. He made his comments during his weekly address to the nation on Saturday. “What poor person will leave the...
Hola, Todos - I don't know if there were any eagle-eyed readers of Friday's translation who noticed some items had an asterisk next to the title. Those of you who didn't, and believed those articles - GOTCHA - you were April Fooled. This will be the last post at...
Business leaders, store owners and retires are reacting angrily to the government’s proposed tax increases. The National Assembly begins discussion on Monday of the tax package submitted Wednesday by President Rafael Correa. Called the Organic Law for the Balance of...
By Ben Westwood Editor's note: Ben Westwood, author of the Ecuador Moon Guide, offers a list of his favorite places and activities in Ecuador. Quito Surrounded by Andean peaks, Quito's setting is enough to make anyone forget their troubles. The Unesco-listed historic,...
Nadie se sorprendió por lo dispuesto en la legislación del equilibrio económico del Presidente Rafael Correa, a la hora de aumentar los impuestos a cigarrillos, alcohol y refrescos. La legislación, llamada ley orgánica para el equilibrio de las finanzas públicas, fue...
Hola, Todos - Feliz Dia de los Tontos. (Who of us knew that the Lone Ranger was calling his sidekick "Stupid" all these years? Cultural insensitivity on a par with Chevy's Nova which never sold in Latin America. Your words for the day are no va (it doesn't go.)...
By Scott Fugit Photos by Dee Fugit At first glance, I just knew the poor critter was dead. Laying in the street against the curb, three feet from speeding traffic, the curled up perro had seen its last sunrise. Longish red fur and a sizeable head indicated a possible...
No one was surprised by provisions in President Rafael Correa’s budget-balancing legislation to increase taxes on cigarettes, alcohol and soft drinks. Almost everyone was caught off guard, however, by some of the other changes he proposes. The legislation, called the...
Hace poco se realizó una encuesta sobre cómo era la calidad de aire por la Oficina de Movilidad Municipal de Cuenca, donde se llegó a informar del constante tráfico de vehículos, en la mayoría de los casos autobuses con motor diesel, los principales causantes de la...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Becas (scholarships) - for musicians to study abroadjn. go to www.latingrammy.com/es/fundacion-cultural-latin-grammy. Muestra pictórica (pictorial exhibition) - "Cuencaricaturas, el arte con humor" (Cuencartoons (luckily English...
Hola, Todos - I just recently realized that my newspaper is delivered around midnight or 1AM so I am going to see if I can translate it early in the morning (la madrugada - your word for the day) so CuencaHighLIfe readers can get the translation on the same day as I...
Vivir con los padres hasta los 30 años de edad, no es nada que resulte atractivo para la mayoría de los norteamericanos. A los 18 años, muchos adolescentes ya se van de casa de los padres. De repente, comienza una nueva vida lejos de su familia, amigos y todo lo que...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - The "Fe y Devoción" - exhibit opened today at CIDAP and will run to 29/4. Hours are 9-17:00, M-F. Call - for exhibitors of scenic, design and gastromonic arts to participate in the "Circo Moda" (Fashion Circus) on 12/4 in the El Vaco...
By Natasha Verkley Year after year, Cuenca receives accolades as one of the best destinations to retire in the world. It is easy to see why. Overall the city is beautiful, clean, affordable and safe. Once here, expats are welcomed into the community, providing a...
By Edd and Cynthia Staton When we were planning our move to Cuenca, Ecuador in 2010 there were so many unknowns. How would we adapt to a new language and culture? Where would we live? What about our visas? One important thing we did feel confident about was shipping...
Conceding that they were beaten at every position, Ecuador coach Gustavo Quinteros, said his team was not ready to play Tuesday against a motivated Colombian squad. “We were outplayed one-on-one and we were outplayed as a team,” Quinteros said. He added that Ecuador...
By Katie Moran Living with one's parents until age 30 is not appealing to most North Americans. At 18, many teenagers say goodbye and leave the nest. Suddenly, a new life starts away from family, friends and everything one has known until that point. This is a...
Respondiendo antes las quejas sobre los plazos de construcción y las horas de trabajo perdidas, el director del proyecto del tranvía, Gerard Fernández, anunció ayer el cierre de las calles Gran Colombia y Mariscal Lamar entre Padre Aguirre y Tarqui. Se crearan nuevas...
Still answering complaints about missed construction deadlines and extended working hours, tram project manager Gerard Fernandez announced yesterday the closing of Gran Colombia and Mariscal Lamar between Padre Aguirre and Tarqui. New barriers will be erected by this...
Ecuador’s national football team goes on the road today to face Colombia with hopes of extending its unbeaten streak. The kick-off is at 3:30 this afternoon. Ecuador is coming off a lackluster 2-2 tie with Paraguay last Thursday in Quito while Colombia defeated...
