Ecuador’s presidential race is tightening as Daniel Noboa and Luisa González face off, with a narrow polling gap and undecided voters. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

The U.S. election is over. It was a nail-biter. Pollsters called it close—too close—but Donald Trump decisively defeated Kamala Harris. Now, with a clear mandate in his pocket, Trump is charging full speed ahead to reshape American politics—for the worse. He’s stomping all over his transition team’s Cabinet suggestions, opting instead to reward loyalty over […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Ecuador currently finds itself in a unique situation with two vice presidents—one suspended and the other appointed to the role on a temporary basis. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

The Jocotoco Foundation has been awarded $1 million by the Indianapolis Zoo to support its efforts to save the critically endangered blue-throat star hummingbird. This recognition comes as part of the Saving Species Challenge, an initiative aimed at reversing the decline of threatened species. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Ecuador faces rising temperatures, drought, and wildfire risks, severely affecting its hydroelectric plants and energy production. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Nariño and Putumayo, two Colombian departments bordering Ecuador, rank among the four territories with over 30,000 hectares of coca crops, highlighting the continued expansion of the coca and cocaine markets.