Posts:
A friend of mine shared a good way to escape the congestion of Cuenca and see the countryside. He suggested I go on a tour of small towns served by bus companies that provide public transportation for farmers anxious to get their harvest to town, and commuters headed...
By Sofía Jarrín Hidalgo On February 9, Ecuador held presidential elections against the backdrop of a political, economic, security, and social crisis. Ecuadorians will head back to the polls on April 13 for a decisive runoff election that could drastically shape the...
By Liam Higgins A few years back, a couple from the U.S. checked into a motel near Riobamba. They had flown into Quito early in the afternoon, rented a car and were on their way to Cuenca when they decided to call it a day. A week later, they mentioned their overnight...
Azuay Province Prefect Juan Cristóbal Lloret and Cuenca Mayor Cristian Zamora said Wednesday they are working together with newly elected National Assembly members on an agenda to meet the needs of the city and province. “We have serious needs that have not been met...
By Harry Watkins How would a single expat living alone cope with everyday living if he broke his hip after stepping in a Cuenca pothole and couldn’t stand long enough to cook dinner? Where would my wife turn if my health took a turn for the worse and she needed help...
Editor’s note: In an ongoing project, photographer Johis Alarcón explores identity within Ecuador’s African diaspora through the lens of ‘Cimarrona’ – the wild female spirit. The photos were part of the exhibit at Latin American Foto Festival, at the Bronx Documentary...
By Anujj Trehaan Ecuador is a paradise for fruit lovers, especially if your tastes run to the exotic. This biodiverse nation boasts a plethora of exotic fruits that are not only distinct in appearance but also bursting with flavors. From vibrant markets in Quito and...
Guayaquil electrical engineering professor Ricardo Rojas says he was “alarmed” that the country’s electrical crisis was not a major topic during the election campaign. “Two or three months ago, it dominated everyone's thoughts but once blackout ended it was mostly...
By Jack Nicas, Pascale Bonnefoy and John Bartlett Shortly after 3 a.m., a battering ram burst open the door to a 14th-floor apartment and three men dressed in the black tactical gear of the Chilean police rushed in. Brandishing guns, they grabbed Ronald Ojeda in front...
By Erin Blakemore What do Liberia, Myanmar, and the United States have in common? Proponents of the metric system claim all three nations have a shameful similarity: They use imperial measurements — feet, pounds, and miles — instead of meters, grams, and kilometers....
Despite claims of fraud by President Daniel Noboa and challenger Luisa González in Sunday’s election, European Union election observers said Tuesday that the Sunday’s election was “conducted fairly and without major irregularities.” Gabriel Mato, head of the EU...
By Kat Chen So, you’re looking to get out of the United States for the next few years. Remote workers are in luck: there are over 50 countries with digital nomad visas, including recent additions like South Korea, Italy, Japan, and soon, Kenya. Digital nomad visas are...
By Stephen Vargha Hidden for a quarter of a century, artwork by famous Cuenca artist Oswaldo Moreno Heredia is now in public view. “A great art collector and rich man in Cuenca bought Moren’s collection. He and his wife kept it private as they were low key,” said...
For the first time in almost 20 years, the Citizens Revolution and its Correista predecessors will not be the largest voting bloc in Ecuador’s National Assembly. Although a final allocation will not be officially announced until 100% of votes are counted, President...
Based on the results of Sunday’s election, Cuenca’s and Azuay Province’s new National Assembly delegation is evenly split between members of President Daniel Noboa’s National Democratic Action Movement (ADN) party and Citizens Revolution, with three seats apiece. With...
By Ana Lankes On Sunday Ecuadorians went to the polls for the third time in four years to elect a president and all 151 members of their legislature. Many polls, bookmakers and the markets had predicted a win for Daniel Noboa, the hip president who has only been in...
By Madeleine Aggeler People hate feeling bored. We hate it so much that we spend hours mindlessly scrolling through our phones. Many of us would rather experience physical discomfort than sit quietly with our own thoughts, as a 2014 University of Virginia study found....
President Daniel Noboa and Luisa González will face each other in an April 13 presidential runoff election. With than 92% of votes counted, President Daniel Noboa holds a narrow 44.31% to 43.83% lead over Citizens Revolution Luisa González. The National Electoral...
Ecuador drivers will no longer be fined for exceeding posted speed limits by one kilometer per hour. In revised regulations, the National Traffic Agency (ANT) has established a “tolerance range” of five kph above the speed limit as measured by fixed-position radar...
By Diego Pérez Retiring outside the United States is becoming an increasingly popular choice for many Americans. The allure of a lower cost of living, combined with the opportunity to experience a new culture, makes this option appealing. Countries like Mexico,...
