by Jonathan | Jan 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
The glazed ends of this house in Ecuador, by local architect Emilio López, are larger than the building’s middle portion to make the most of ocean and forest views. Don Juan House is a two-storey residence perched atop a hill, which features a notable dip in its...
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,...
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
Like many major cities in the world, Cuenca has been busy at work installing cameras throughout the city. According to, Alexandra Altamirano, coordinator of ECU 911 Austro, there are 248 cameras installed in Cuenca. When a person is a victim of theft, or when an...
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,...
