It’s easy to get caught up in the latest political headlines—the new “BIG Beautiful Bill,” the debates, the promises. Everyone’s distracted by the spectacle, but in all the noise, we’re missing something much more pressing. While the political circus plays on, real damage is happening in the background, and it’s not getting nearly enough attention. […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Residents still await justice five years after contamination, struggling with environmental and health impacts. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Opposition leader uses iconic slogans and T-shirts to reconnect with supporters amid party’s post-election struggles. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Opposition groups file 10 claims of unconstitutionality against the National Solidarity, Intelligence, and Public Integrity bills. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Fishermen are increasingly caught in the web of drug trafficking as Ecuador’s coastal areas become key hubs for international smuggling operations. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Criminal groups exploit municipal offices to facilitate illicit operations across multiple regions. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.