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Cuenca’s Citizen Guard began operating night patrols on Monday in an effort to reduce the amount of graffiti on city walls. The action is the result of pressure from the city council to stop damage to Cuenca’s architectural heritage. In addition to the stepped up...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Workshop - on digitally retouching photos, organized by El Foto Club Cuenca on Sat, 20/2. For more info, go to foco.proyectos@gmail.com. Noche de poesía (Poetry night) - Thurs (18/2) at 19:00 in the Centro República Sur (Pres. Córdova...
Estas han sido la palabras del mandatario Ecuatoriano en una entrevista, en la que ha dicho que el problema con la contaminación del estero es algo que la siguiente administración deberá tener presente y continuar esto debido a que el proyecto se debe alargar más de...
President Rafael Correa says he will not change his mind about leaving the presidency next February when his term ends. He was responding to a “draft Correa” campaign aimed at convincing him to run for a third term. The campaign proposes to rescind wording in a...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Singing classes - at the Centro Cultural Imay (El Batán y El Oro) started Tues (16/2) at 15:00 and are on Tue & Fri. The second set of classes starts 27/2. Call 0995253958 for more info. (I think I wouldn't want to live next door to...
By Susan Burke March Ahhhhh, a facial. Finally! I’d been putting off my quarterly facial because my favorite “facialista” had to return to the States, leaving many of her regular clients feeling … well, at loose ends. However, before she left she recommended Bienestar...
American-born photographer Thomas Ives has worked for international news and feature magazines for over 38 years. His photo essays and images have appeared in National Geographic, Time, Geo, Stern, Newsweek, Life, Smithsonian, and many others publications. He...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Centro Musical Santa Cecilia - (calle de las Herrerías 2-20 y del Arupo) Offers classes in piano, accordion, guitar, requinto (a small, higher pitched guitar) and singing. Museo Remigio Crespo - was created by Mayor Luis Moreno Mora in...
El cantante Miguel Ignacio Mendoza más conocido como “Nacho” del dúo Chino y Nacho arremetió en contra de una supuesta vigilancia por parte del gobierno venezolano, según dijo en su cuenta de Instagram “Agentes de inteligencia han estado detrás de él, siguiéndole y...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Libro - "Conjuros" (Incantations) - by Rosalía Arteaga Serrano will be launched this Wed, 17/2 at 19:00 in the Sala Jorge Icaza in the Casa de la Cultura. The Ministry of Culture and Patrimony - announced that the the program...
President Rafael Correa’s legal secretary, Alexis Mera, says that the $41 million over-charge by armed forces pension fund (ISSFA) for a public park in Guayaquil, was an "honest mistakes.” Last week, when Correa ordered the return of the $41 to the national treasury,...
In a review of Cuenca’s tram project, Ecuador’s Comptroller has identified 50 construction and management problems. A representative from the comptroller’s office met Friday with the tram management team to review the major issues. The comptroller said that none of...
By Wendy Jane Carrel I was invited to visit a government run senior residence in Zaruma, Ecuador and was excited to make the trip. Who wouldn't have said yes for an opportunity not only to meet more Ecuadorian seniors, but for the chance to discover the gold capital...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - A course in makeup - for TV and film on 4 & 5/3. The training will include materials, a certificate, and a CD with photos of the techniques. To register or for more info, call 404 2128. Cine - "Más allá del mal" (Beyond Evil), Fri...
By Dr. Lee Dubs One of the recent talking points among the English-speaking immigrant community in Cuenca is the Ecuadorian government’s announced study of the impact of foreign residents in the country. There is a reason for the study. An official in the local office...
A recent appeal for information in a favorite expat e-Newsletter got my attention. An unsuspecting reader posted a simple query: “Do we need proof of current yellow fever and typhoid vaccinations to enter Ecuador from Columbia?" (No). This simple question escalated...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - "El Invertido" - returns to Cuenca today and tomorrow at 20:00 at the Centro Cultural Imay (El Batán y El Oro). Cost: $5.00. Someone dressed - like a butler will show you the Museo de la Ciudad (ex Escuela Central, although most of us...
El cruce de cuentas entre el estado y el Issfa por 41 millones de dólares ha provocado fuertes críticas, por militares retirados, según ha dicho Correa estas transacciones se realizaron bajo los requerimientos y apegados a la ley es por esa razón que, no amerita una...
Several structures were destroyed and more were closer to destruction following strong wave and tidal activity along Ecuador’s coast Sunday through Tuesday. Most of the damage occurred in Manabí and Esmeraldas Provinces. According to reports from several cantons, at...
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday that the vast majority of pregnant women in areas affected by the Zika virus will deliver normal children. It also pointed out that the connection between Zika and birth defects has not yet been proven and that most...
