by Jonathan | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Members of the ruling elite in parts of South America would have been very easy to spot 700 years ago – due to their tall, elongated skulls. Their artificially extended heads were apparently status symbols, and could have helped foster a sense of community and...
by Jonathan | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
A psychedelic drug brewed by indigenous South American tribes could be used to treat alcoholism and depression, new research suggests. Ayahuasca, a plant-based potion often used in spiritual medicine by indigenous Amazonians, is linked to improved well-being and holds...
by Karla Betania Sanchez Arismendi | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Fifty new public telecommunications multiservice cabins have placed throughout the city by the public utility company ETAPA, to help decrease the digital gap for those without internet at home. For a nominal fee, users can make phone calls, surf the internet, and use...
by Karla Betania Sanchez Arismendi | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Cuenca Municipality is investing in the maintenance and restoration of monuments damaged by graffiti. The municipality has already invested $17,800 in cleaning and restoration of a dozen statues, two of which are on Solano Avenue. In July, the authorities signed...
by Jonathan | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
The population of Cuenca and Azuay Province has grown almost 20 percent since the 2010 census, with metropolitan Cuenca growing much faster than rural areas and smaller towns and villages. Cuenca continues to attract foreigners in high numbers, census experts say....