The Guayaquil woodpecker’s survival highlights Ecuador’s conservation challenges, showcasing the urgent need to protect biodiversity and habitats. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

It’s rare that I know in advance what I’ll be doing on any given day. We live on a finca—the Ecuadorian word for “farm”—and as you can imagine, there’s always something that decides for you what your day will look like. Now, about the term “farm”—that’s maybe an exaggeration. We have just over two acres, […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Ecuador’s oil sector grapples with declining production, environmental challenges, and debates over privatization amid reform calls. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Argentina’s dramatic fiscal turnaround overshadowed Ecuador’s steady progress in reducing country risk, reshaping regional dynamics. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Ecuador’s 2024 statistics reveal trends in aging, relationships, connectivity, tourism, and the agricultural economy’s resilience. As the calendar turned to 2025, the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) provided a detailed statistical profile of Ecuador, offering insights into the nation’s demographic, social, and economic trends. The report highlights key aspects of life in Ecuador, […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Chinese-made vehicles gain a competitive edge in Ecuador, driven by tariff cuts under the 2025 Free Trade Agreement. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Ecuador shows modest progress in reducing violent crime, but systemic issues and drug-related violence persist. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.