by Jonathan | Jul 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Ecuador’s poverty rate has dropped from 38.3% of the population to 24.2% since 2006, according to a United Nations Report on Worldwide Poverty and the Ecuadorian Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC). “The government of Ecuador has made a priority of reducing...
by Jonathan | Jul 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
During a Thursday morning meeting at the Presidential Palace in Quito, U.S. Vice President Michael Pence and Ecuador’s President Lenin Moreno agreed on a wide range of topics, including the fight against illegal drug trafficking, rooting out corruption and...
by Jonathan | Jul 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Cuenca Trivia Night What: Join in for the fun at Cuenca Trivia and test your wits, with emcee and local legendary-liberal-loudmouth Linda Chase! When: Every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; dinner first and then Trivia at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Where: The Vegetable Bar, 3...
by Jonathan | Jul 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
A reader asked, “Is white rice good or bad for you? I rarely touch the stuff, but my Ecuadorian friends keep telling me it’s good for you.” Yes, Ecuadorians do eat a lot of white rice, compared to North Americans. However, Ecuador’s consumption pales in comparison to...
by Markku Sario | Jul 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Jackie and I joined another couple looking for a convenient place for a late-night snack and some drinks in a pleasant atmosphere. We weren’t interested in the usual loud bar scene, so we decided to give Simon 7-84 a try. It turned out to be a good choice. Simon 7-84...
