The city’s innovative approach to addressing water scarcity could improve quality of life for residents. On June 25, 2025, Cuenca, Ecuador, was announced as one of the 50 finalists for the prestigious Mayors Challenge 2025, an international competition run by...
Take in breathtaking views and reconnect with nature on these five incredible hikes. Cuenca, renowned for its charming Historic Center, is also a gateway to remarkable natural landscapes. Beyond the urban bustle, the surrounding hills, mountains, and forests offer a...
President meets with leaders from various sectors, explores agreements with Panama and Spain. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa arrived in Spain on June 28, 2025, following a five-day diplomatic mission to Beijing, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. His...
Fuel theft is becoming a lucrative new source of income for criminal organizations in Guayaquil. Criminal organizations in Guayaquil are increasingly turning to illegal fuel theft, shifting from traditional activities like extortion and drug trafficking to a more profitable crime. This growing trend has prompted the National Police to move its Hydrocarbons Unit to Zone […]
Well, here we are. Cuenca, of all places, gets a little global recognition—finalist for the 2025 Mayors Challenge! And what for? Water conservation. Not bad, right? A city that once seemed all about cobbled streets and colonial charm now has its eyes set on fixing a problem that, let’s face it, should’ve been solved ages […]
Once a thriving rural town, Entre Ríos now fights against time and neglect to stay alive. Entre Ríos, a once-bustling rural parish located in Atahualpa, Santa Elena, now faces an uncertain future. Of the 150 families that once called this place home, only three remain, scattered across a handful of deteriorating cane and wood houses. […]
Correísmo candidate persists with unproven “transferable ink” theory after April 2025 elections Luisa González, leader of Ecuador’s Revolución Ciudadana (RC), continues to claim that the April 2025 presidential election was marred by fraud, despite the findings of an official European Union (EU) observer mission. The mission, which visited Ecuador in June, definitively concluded that there […]
Vargas’s legacy includes both his fight for indigenous rights and political controversy. Carlos Antonio Vargas, a historic figure in Ecuador’s indigenous movement, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 67. Vargas, who served as president of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE), was a central figure in the rebellion that […]
Ecuador considers reversing concessions for mining companies with limited exploration progress and unmet investment commitments. Ecuador’s government is taking a hard stance on large-scale mining companies that have failed to meet exploration or investment expectations, signaling a potential reversal of concessions granted since January 2018. The Deputy Minister of Mines, Javier Subía, highlighted the government’s […]
Update to: Lasso responded to each of Conaie’s demands on Saturday in a 16-page letter Published: Volume 6, Issue 37 Indigenous leader criticizes dismissal of case and vows to pursue justice On June 26th, a court dismissed a slander lawsuit filed by Leonidas Iza, president of the National Confederation of Indigenous Peoples (CONAIE), against former […]