by Jonathan | Jan 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
When Tod and Mary Freeman moved to Salinas, Ecuador 7½ years ago, they just didn’t want to retire, walk the beach and socialize with other expats — the couple had a passion to somehow make a difference in other people’s lives. And, oh, what a difference they’ve made....
by Jonathan | Jan 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
This week Attorney General, Ruth Palacios, asked the National Court of Justice to order “preventive detention” for Ecuador’s former Vice President María Alejandra Vicuña. The Prosecutor’s Office has accused Vicuña of “alleged participation in the crime of extortion,...
by Jonathan | Jan 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
A group of citizens took to the streets in the center of Cuenca to protest against the environmental tax, known as ‘green tax’, which taxes high-capacity vehicles. With signs saying, “Mi resisti al tiempo y me resistire a tu impuesto,” (I resisted time and I will...
by Jonathan | Jan 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Following the recent murder of a pregnant Ecuadorian woman by her Venezuelan boyfriend, Ecuador has announced that a new requirement of an apostilled legal background check will be required from all Venezuelans who enter the country. Vice President Otto Sonnenholzner...
by Jonathan | Jan 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
An illegal road cut into the Cajas National Park has raised major concern and is leading to an investigation by the Office of the Prosecutor (COIP). According to The Ministry of the Environment (MAE), the damage was probably caused by residents of Patul, Baute,...
