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President Rafael Correa says another round of budget cuts is necessary to protect the economy from low oil prices. The country’s 2016 budget was based on a price of $35 a barrel but the new budget will assume a price of $25. “This is the hard reality that we must deal...
By Sara Coppler Only days remain to register for the first Cuenca International Writers Conference to be held in the Zahir 360 Hotel. beginning Tuesday, March 15. The conference opens with a welcome party where conference attendees will meet one another as well as the...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Upcoming Agenda events - XII Salón de La Comunicación - on Mon, 7/3 at 18:00 in the Museo de la Ciudad. Ongoing or past events - Gastronomy workshop at the Alianza Francesa yesterday where Chef Thoma Bacle prepared a cassoulet and...
Organizations representing workers say they will stage a national strike in March in opposition to new government rules aimed at reducing unemployment. The Workers Union of Ecuador calls the rules “criminal” and a capitulation to large companies. The strike has been...
Hola, Todos - Articles about - Apps where you can get information about what's going on in Cuenca include "App Cuenca Cultural", App Red Museos Cuenca" and "App Cuyker." The first lists cultural events organized by the City Department of Culture and includes map...
By Susan Burke March Ecuador’s roads are much improved from just a few years ago. Given the manageable size of the country, the low price of gasoline, and the ease of navigating on well-paved roads, it makes sense to travel by car and see the country, whether you’re...
Government scientists and risk management officials have a warning for the thousands of residents living in the evacuations zones for the Cotopaxi volcano: The danger has not gone away and an eruption is possible at any time. In recent weeks, government risk...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Folk and contemporary dance - in the markets. It is a childrens' project and Friday's performance will be at the 10 de Agosto. Noche de peosía (Poetry night) - Thursat 20:00 in El Café Cartola (Loja 3-68 y Miguel Díaz). The space is...
Tourism and airport officials say that new JetBlue flights between Quito and Fort Lauderdale could increase travel between Ecuador and Florida by as much as 40%. The low-cost U.S. carrier begins service tomorrow. According to Juan Carlos Garcia, a Quito travel agency...
Hola, Todos - This has nothing to do with translating the newspaper, but did I loan my driver´s education manual to anyone out there? If I did, I need it back, please. Pagina cultural - A Colombian film cycle - at the colectivo Lacomuna (on the stairs at El...
By Gary Michaels Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a new restaurant in Cuenca that offers something that I doubt you’ll find anywhere else in Ecuador — maybe anywhere else in the world. The restaurant is called Amañan which, in Quechua, means “make your own,”...
Ecuador’s Association of Private Banks believe the condition of the country’s banks is improving. Julio José Prado, executive director of the private banking association, says the trend of net withdrawals from banks has reversed and that more deposits are being made....
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Workshop - on how to create and animate radio programs started Tuesn. at 14:15 at the Alianza Francesa. For more info, call 282 5298. Cuenca legends - will be at the Teatro de Bolsillo del Sono (Pres. Borrero 6-83). "Maria, la guagua"...
Although votes from some rural communities remain to be counted, it appears that Bolivian President Evo Morales’ bid to continue in office have failed. Monday night, with more than 85% of the vote counted, 54% of voters had said no to a constitutional amendment that...
La epidemia por la que está pasando Brasil está provocando que cada año miles de niños nazcan con microcefalia, esto a causa del virus Zika el cual está tomando fuerza en ese país y extendiéndose por todo latino américa. El virus hace que los fetos adquieran...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Concert - by Da Pawn and La Máquina Camaleón on 25/2 at 20:00 in Space (Remigio Crespo y Unidad Nacional - that's the club that's in the airplane). Cost $10.00. A workshop - on creativity, "Taller de Creatividad. Navegando por los...
One of the joys of living in Cuenca is the opportunity to enjoy the concerts by both the Cuenca Symphony Orchestra and the University of Cuenca Symphony Orchestra. Just last week, for example, the University Orchestra presented a concert Thursday evening at the...
Whether it's the requirements for obtaining a visa, starting a business and hiring employees, tenant - landlord rights and obligations, real estate closings, banking regulations, the role of notaries in legalizing contracts, or criminal issues, the laws and regulatory...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - "Entornos" - with 6 projects including installations, photos, sculpture, etc. is showing at MMAM. Hours are M-F from 9-17:30 and weekends from 9-13:00. Taller de yoga - was today at 10:00 in the Gato Alado Project (Pres. Córdova...
By Susan Burke March As AnimalPlanet.com reports, there are a number of proven health benefits associated with pet ownership, including physical, mental and emotional improvements, from enhancing social skills to decreasing a person’s risk for heart attack. According...
