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Cemuart, 20 years as a permanent artisan fair

Cemuart, 20 years as a permanent artisan fair

The Municipal Artisanal Center (Cemuart) is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and it’s currently the most complete artisan center in Cuenca. It opens its doors to more than 5,000 tourists monthly, both foreigners and nationals. It was previously known as the Casa de...
Former Minister and IESS Official Arrested

Former Minister and IESS Official Arrested

On Wednesday, Ecuador’s Minister of the Interior, María Paula Romo, confirmed the arrest of former Minister Ramiro González (photo). “We have worked closely with the respective authorities and contributed with key information to achieve this capture, we hope their...

CRIME REPORT

(Cuenca) A woman was attacked at knife point in a restaurant located on the Bajada del Padrón (the small street that connects Calle Larga to Beningo Malo) by a subject who managed to escape. Witnesses said that around 11:30 on Tuesday, an individual approached the...
Sea lion is rescued on Salinas beach

Sea lion is rescued on Salinas beach

The Ministry of Environment (MAE) reported the rescue of a stranded South American Sea Lion (OtariaFlavencens). The event occurred on Saturday 6th of April in the Tres Cruces beach, in Salinas. The park rangers from ReservaPuntilla de Santa Elena and other technicians...