The Sierra region of Ecuador offers a plethora of hidden treasures, brimming with natural beauty and waiting to be discovered by intrepid travelers on vacation. Imbabura, Carchi, Tungurahua, Cotopaxi, and Chimborazo are five provinces within this stunning region that...
As record number of Ecuadorians are deported from the US, more arrive finding only shattered images of what they were promised
A surge in the number of Ecuadorians arriving in the US is highlighting the false expectations many arrived with.
The private corporation that will manage the resources of the Galapagos debt swap
The Galapagos Life Fund (GLF), created in Delaware, will manage resources for conservation on the Galapagos islands.
Central Bank of Ecuador economic projections for 2024 leave little doubt there will be difficult times ahead
Regardless of which party takes control of Ecuador in 2024, they will face an economic reality that will be extremely difficult to manage.
Different views
We’ve got guests in from Europe today (one from Germany and the other a Brit who now lives in Portugal). They’ve been with us for a couple of days and will leave on Thursday or Friday. So, I’m going to keep this short. But I’ll share this with you. Every time we get together with […]
Correismo candidate Luisa González says she was the target of an assassination plan
Luisa González, the presidential candidate for the Citizen Revolution (RC), arrived at the State Attorney General’s Office in the northern part of Quito, flanked by her running mate, Andrés Arauz, and a group of RC politicians and enthusiastic supporters. They were there to formally file a complaint regarding an alleged attempt on González’s life.
CNE announces topics for widely anticipated second-round presidential debate
The National Electoral Council (CNE) recently unveiled the rules for the upcoming presidential debate featuring Daniel Noboa and Luisa González. This debate, set to address critical issues, is scheduled for October 1st, running from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Customs Reforms Allow for Tax-Free Imports of a Wider Range of Products via Air Travel
New regulation adds new products to import list and loosens penalties for bringing in undeclared products.
Internal fighting has split the indigenous movement, turning it into a movement without political power
The fighting between Leonidas Iza, the president of Conaie, and Marlon Santi the coordinator of Pachakutik, have turned the once powerful voting block into wallflowers in the upcoming elections and assembly.
Results of October 15th election will not give the new President control of the legislature
In the aftermath of recent elections, the landscape of the National Assembly stands poised for negotiation and collaboration among four political forces. None of these forces have managed to secure an outright majority, setting the stage for a crucial exercise in democratic deliberation. In this unfolding scenario, the Assembly’s inaugural session, scheduled for the end […]