It was such a peaceful morning here in Yunguilla. Codie and I sat on our front terrace, drinking coffee and enjoying wonderful bagels and ripe pink grapefruits that reminded me of breakfast at my grandmother’s house. Nothing could destroy the wonderful feelings we had about living here in the country. That is until the giant […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

The criminal offense for which former President Rafael Correa is charged in the “Bribes 2012-2016” case, not only legally allows his trial in absentia, but is imprescriptible (if sentenced, he must serve the penalty when he returns to the country) and It also limits his electoral future forever. This is established by the Constitution drawn […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

The cases of hundreds of eye injuries reported during the protests in several countries of the region, have captured the attention of the IACHR, while human rights activists fear that it may be the result of an intentional practice in repressing social manifestations. The problem was especially important during a session held in Quito regarding, […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

by Noah Foster-Koth Like most Ecuadorian wildlife, amphibians are threatened by chemical pollution and the destruction of their natural habitat. However, one of the greatest foes of Ecuadorian amphibians are actually other amphibians specifically, invasive species that were brought to Ecuador from other parts of the world. Some of these invasive species are currently on […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

On November 4th, the Ministry of Energy and Non-Renewable Natural Resources reported that in the first 10 months of 2019, the government subsidized almost $29 million for electricity consumption. This amount is part of the so-called “Dignity Rate,” which is focused on consumers whose energy consumption is below average. Dignity Rate beneficiaries include households in […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

The Ecuadorian state, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, called for the hostile situation in Bolivia to cease. The declaration was made jointly with the governments of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the United States, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela. The rejection published by the Foreign Ministry details the rejection […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

On November 16th, Father Emilio Moscoso, of Cuenca origin and killed on May 4, 1897 by liberal soldiers in the chapel of San Felipe Neri, was beatified by the Vatican. The event was held in Riobamba, with the presence of Cardinal Giovanni Becciu. Father Bolívar Piedra, auxiliary archbishop of Cuenca, defined the act as “a […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

Last Friday morning, November 8th, authorities and citizen celebrated the 23 years of the declaration of El Cajas as a National Park. This commemoration was held in the interpretation center La Toreadora, with the presence of the mayor of Cuenca, Pedro Palacios; Deputy Mayor Pablo Burbano, the manager of ETAPA, José Luis Espinoza, and several citizens. On […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

Three Cuenca car companies are among the top 50 in the ranking of the Superintendence of Companies, that registers the 300 public and private organizations that grew the most in revenues in 2019. The three Cuenca companies that made this prestigious list are: Commercial Carlos Roldán, in the ninth position; Autohyun, in position 37 and […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!