Volume 9, Issue 12 Archives - The Cuenca Dispatch

Rare Bird Sighted in Quito During Annual Christmas Bird Count

A black-throated flowerpiercer, never before seen in Ecuador, was recorded in Quito during the 2023 Christmas Bird Count.

Savings Rates: Decline in 2024, What’s Next in 2025?

Ecuador's interest rates for savers have sharply declined in late 2024, with further reductions expected in 2025 due to economic factors. Interest rates for savers in Ecuador have been in a downward spiral since mid-2024, after reaching a peak earlier in the year. The...

Foreign Brands Enter Ecuador Amid Economic Uncertainty

International brands are expanding into Ecuador, drawn by its growing middle class, despite ongoing economic and security challenges.

National Assembly Prepares for Wave of Impeachment Trials in 2025

Ecuador’s National Assembly faces a record number of impeachment trials in 2025, targeting government officials for corruption and mismanagement.

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Ecuador Moves Toward Repealing Ban on Foreign Military Bases

Ecuador takes steps toward lifting its ban on foreign military bases to enhance international security cooperation amid growing transnational threats. Ecuador is on the brink of making a historic change to its defense and foreign policy. A proposal by President Daniel Noboa to lift the country’s longstanding ban on foreign military bases has been greenlit […]

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Vice President Abad Defies Presidential Order and Demands Respect for Her Role

Vice President Verónica Abad defies President Noboa’s order to travel to Turkey, citing health issues and harassment.

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New Year Celebrations in Cuenca: A Mix of Tradition, Art, and Music

Cuenca’s New Year festivities feature traditional puppets, vibrant parades, live music, and stunning visual arts from January 1st-5th.

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Remember the Innocent

As I write this on the penultimate day of 2024, I find myself reflecting on friends who have passed away. Some were much younger than me, others much older, and some were around the age I’ll soon be—63. I don’t usually dwell on this subject, but this morning I started reading the Associated Press’s “In […]

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Flamingo Population in the Galapagos Faces Severe Decline

The Galapagos flamingo population has declined sharply due to climate change and invasive species, though recovery efforts show promise.

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Constitutional Court Upholds Last State of Emergency in 2024 Amid Growing Insecurity

Ecuador’s Constitutional Court approves President Noboa’s state of emergency, addressing rising crime while emphasizing rights protection and oversight.

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