by Jonathan | Jul 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Half a million roses have been placed in the shape of a flattopped pyramid in Tabacundo, Ecuador, in an attempt to enter the Guinness Book of World Records. Currently, the world record for largest flower arrangement is held by the Dubai Miracle Garden in United Arab...
by Jonathan | Jul 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Indigenous leader and attorney Yaku Pérez says his followers will take to the streets if the Azuay Provincial Court allows the resumption of mining at the Rio Blanco gold and silver mine west of Cuenca. “We will begin actions of civil disobedience to show our...
by Robert Bradley | Jul 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Many are the times I seek shelter in the words of those far more talented than me. My notebook, as rumpled as I sometimes feel, is rarely far from my grasp. I copy snippets of conversation, passages from books I particularly like, or morsels of wisdom gathered in...
by Karla Betania Sanchez Arismendi | Jul 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Ecuadorian Special Olympics national futbol team, coached Esteban Navarrete, are world champions. To win the honor, Ecuador defeated China, Germany, the U.S. and Uruguay. Bryan Guamanquispe’s goal in the 53th minute proved decisive in the championship game....
by Karla Betania Sanchez Arismendi | Jul 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
The city of Cuenca has installed 300 bus card recharge stations and plans to add an additional 72, according to Cristian Zamora, city councilman and director of the municipal inspection commission. City bus passengers can pay to add fare to their Movilízate bus cards...