by Jonathan | Aug 19, 2024 | Volume 8, Issue 46
The mysterious Yambo Lagoon, nestled between the provinces of Cotopaxi and Tungurahua, was once at the heart of judicial investigations into the disappearance of the Restrepo brothers. This enigmatic body of water, located in Cotopaxi, has been the subject of numerous...
by Jonathan | Aug 19, 2024 | Volume 8, Issue 46
Vice President Verónica Abad’s allegations against President Daniel Noboa and several of his top officials—and advisor Diana Jácome—have taken a new turn as an Electoral Contentious Tribunal (TCE) judge has demanded that she clarify the legal grounds of her...
by Jonathan | Aug 19, 2024 | Volume 8, Issue 46
Ecuadorians turned out in droves for the opening of the country’s first Starbucks in Quito, where a small American coffee costs $1.70 and a large Ultimate Caramel Frappuccino goes for $6.15. The anticipation was palpable. As early as 7:00 a.m. on August 15, 2024,...
by Jonathan | Aug 19, 2024 | Volume 8, Issue 46
Ricardo Patiño, a prominent figure in Ecuador’s political landscape and a key ally of former President Rafael Correa, has returned to Ecuador after a four-year self-imposed exile in Mexico. Patiño, known for his influential roles during Correa’s administration,...
by Jonathan | Aug 19, 2024 | Volume 8, Issue 46
Google Wallet, a virtual payment platform, is now available at five financial institutions in Ecuador. Here’s how you can start using it. Google Wallet launched in Ecuador on February 28, 2023, in partnership with Visa and Mastercard. Initially, it was accessible to...
