I’m on vacation this week, so I’m sharing a column I wrote seven—yes seven—years ago. Although Bonita is no longer with us, the story and its significance continue to resonate through the years. -Michael To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

President Daniel Noboa has proposed reforms to Articles 110 and 115 of the Ecuadorian Constitution, which would end state financing for political parties and movements. The proposal will first be reviewed by the Constitutional Court and, if deemed viable, will then move to the National Assembly for debate. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Industry experts warn that the price of pork per pound for producers will increase from $4.20 to $4.50. While the sector has absorbed higher costs, the situation has now become “unsustainable.” To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

A World Bank report indicates that Ecuador will experience the most significant impacts of the climate crisis in transportation, disruptions to economic activity, and agricultural losses. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.