The United Nations Agency for Refugees (UNHCR) has a clear concept about asylum: it is granted to those who have been "banished or persecuted for their race, social status, religion or political reasons." This criterion is shared by Patricio Sánchez, dean of the...
The Government of Ecuador insisted on Tuesday that it was the target of an alleged destabilization plan and that the last week’s protests were due to an attempted coup devised by former President Rafael Correa, who, on the other hand, denounced the accusation as a witch hunt. “We are not going to allow the war, […]
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Over the last few years of writing my column, I’ve been called a “libtard,” a “f*$%ing liberal a#@hole,” a “femi-nazi” (that was a real surprise!), a “neo-liberal academic idiot,” a “moron of unfathomable length,” and even a “Demo-dummy (my favorite).” My fairly staunch New England views on politics even made one reader threaten me with […]
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Cuenca and National Criminal Activity (Cuenca) On Wednesday morning, the bodies of a married couple were found inside their home. The incident occurred in the province of Cañar. Agents from the National Police and an ambulance from the El Tambo Fire Department arrived at the couple’s home where they found a woman’s body with a rod […]
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On Tuesday, President Lenin Moreno promoted two senior military commanders to be the head of the Joint Command of the Armed Forces and the General Commander of the Army, at the end of eleven days of protests and riots in which the Army had to intervene. In a statement, the Ministry of Defense reported that […]
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A total of 80 video surveillance cameras and other infrastructure were damaged by acts of vandalism during protests in the country, said Juan Zapata, head of the Integrated Security System ECU911. In a press conference this past Wednesday, the agency presented a figure for the economic losses that amounts to about $214,000. Zapata also tallied […]
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The Secretary General of the Presidency, José Augusto Briones, confirmed that discussions for the construction of a new decree related to fuel subsidies are taking place. “We are seeing what is convenient for the country and how to guide the resources collected to those who have less,” said Briones on Wednesday October 16th, during an […]
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In the 11 days of protest during the recent national strike, Cuenca companies lost approximately $80 million. This according to the Chamber of Industries, Production and Employment (CIPEM). Also, according to a study just released by CIPEM, 94% of the population in the city felt that the protests strongly affected Cuenca’s economy and 88% believe that […]
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President Lenín Moreno survived the toughest political crisis of his presidency by negotiating an end to indigenous anti-austerity protests. Now he faces an even tougher challenge. Ten years of populist rule and a drop in oil prices have left Ecuador with a $64 billion public debt, which is more than half the gross domestic product, […]
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This past Monday morning, Cuenca finally saw a peaceful gathering of people who were celebrating an end to the national strike. University students, social and indigenous organizations and citizens greeted each other on the streets of Cuenca’s Historic Center. After 11 days of marches and protests throughout the country, this Monday was different. Students from the […]
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For many people who have lived in Cuenca longer than about 4-5 years, the name of Kathy Gonzalez is a very familiar one. A native of Cuenca with roots from her mother’s side of the family that go back over 600 years, Kathy was uprooted from Cuenca at the tender age of eight to begin […]
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On Tuesday morning, Cuenca Mayor Pedro Palacios, took a tour through the streets of the historic center of the city to assess the property damage that occurred during the demonstrations of the national strike. Palacios, accompanied by municipal authorities, toured several areas of damage and met with residents of the sector to verify concerns and […]
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The First Dairy Festival of Azuay will take place on Saturday, October 26, starting at 9:00 a.m. The festival will be held in the EDEC square on Bolívar and Huayna Cápac streets. The festival has been organized by the Prefecture of Azuay. Patricio Abad, Director of Economic Development of the Provincial Government, said that this event will […]
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Two days after the end of the national strike, supply routes have been fully opened and domestic liquid propane gas (LPG) supplies have been replenished. Also, the Government of Azuay reported that gasoline returned to the previous price. “The city regains peace,” said Governor Xavier Martínez. Domestic gas tankers began arriving normally starting on Monday […]
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