These stunning lagoons are the ideal place for a quick getaway into nature. Ecuador’s Azuay province boasts enchanting destinations with magical lagoons that beckon both locals and visitors seeking a nature-filled getaway during vacations in the Sierra and Amazonia....
Citizens of Ecuador and Bolivia remain the only South Americans obliged to apply for a Schengen visa, and unfortunately, this situation is unlikely to change anytime soon. Hopes of Ecuadorians to travel freely to the European Union, without the burden of a Schengen...
Ecuador discussed how it cut adoption time from 5 years to 9 months. Delegates from nine countries gathered in Ecuador on July 20th and 21st for a significant bilateral seminar, engaging in discussions, round tables, and meetings to address the pressing issue of...
Seeking a better life in the United States, migrants end up losing their properties and decimating their communities. In the region of Tungurahua, an alarming trend has emerged where traffickers and usurers prey on vulnerable migrants who seek a better life in the United States. These unscrupulous individuals take advantage of their clients’ desperate situations, […]
The interest of Hong Kong buyers led to a surge in the export of black clams, surpassing the export of crab. While the United States remained the top buyer of Ecuadorian crab, accounting for more than 97% of its exports, Hong Kong emerged as a significant market for the country’s emblematic black clam. In 2022, […]
As I sit by the pool sweltering in the heat today in Yunguilla, I think back to a column I wrote about five years ago on climate change that stirred up a maelstrom of both positive and negative reactions (“Is it hot in here or is it just me?” Vol.2, Issue 46, June 10, 2018). […]
Agreement reached with the US offers information sharing and training, but no funding. After an extensive year of negotiations, Ecuador and the United States finally signed a security agreement aimed at combatting drug trafficking in Ecuador. The agreement, known as the Comprehensive Strategy for Security and Peace, was proposed by the government of Guillermo Lasso […]
Panamanian authorities have revealed that the number of migrants passing through the Darién jungle is on track to break last year’s record. In 2022, a historic figure of 248,000 irregular migrants made the dangerous crossing thru the Darién jungle, but this year the numbers are already approaching 230,000 by July. The Security Minister of Panama, […]
Update to: Cuenca Tram Faces Financial Strain in 2023, Seeks Additional Funding to Cover Expenses Published: Volume 7, Issue 26 So said Mayor Cristian Zamora of Cuenca this week, regarding President Guillermo Lasso’s failure to fulfill the promise of assuming the liabilities of the Cuenca tramway. Lasso made this commitment during electoral campaign and reiterated […]
Update to: Norwegian ship joins supply system to transport products to Galapagos Published: Volume 7, Issue 39 At the end of July, the ships Cygnus and Fusion 2 will depart for the Galapagos, carrying essential supplies as part of the emergency response for the islands. The combined capacity of these ships is 5,200 tons. The […]
Update to: Tourism slowly comes back to Ecuador’s Galapagos islands Published: Volume 5, Issue 47 The San Cristóbal airport, located in the Galapagos, is facing a closure period of up to three months as the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) plans to conduct maintenance work on the entire runway. The airport’s 1,840-meter runway has […]
Update to: Reforms and investment are the economic priorities for Ecuador in 2022 Published: Volume 6, Issue 13 In an interview with Bloomberg media, President Guillermo Lasso revealed plans to introduce six new decree laws before his departure from office in August. During a recent interview with Bloomberg media in New York, President Lasso announced […]
Daylight attack leaves Manta mayor Agustín Intriago and local athlete Ariana Chancay Morales dead. Police have apprehended one suspect and are investigating crime-scene leads and prior threats made on Mayor’s life. A shocking incident unfolded in the 15 de Septiembre neighborhood of Manta on Sunday, July 23, 2023, as the mayor of the city, Agustín […]