The Evaluation of the National Immunization Strategy of the Ministry of Public Health (MSP) with the endorsement of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) indicates that “vaccination coverage in Ecuador has suffered a gradual decline since 2013.” The publication includes examples such as the application of the third dose that prevents diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DPT), that […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

If global warming continues at its current rate, 50% of the glaciers of the Andes, especially in tropical latitudes, could disappear by mid-century. The rapid retreat of these icy masses, that constitute one of the largest reserves of fresh water in the world, produces changes in the rain cycle, increased flooding and landslides. The experts […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

The genetic and neural basis of the butterfly’s reproductive behavior was the project with which the Regional Amazon (Ikiam) and Munich (Germany) universities won funding for $ 1.5 million. The money is awarded by the European Research Council (ERC). The objective of this project is to understand the reproductive behavior of the butterflies of the genus […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

The coffee is still brewing, but I’m writing without it this morning. Only because I have to get my column done early today. The newspaper’s graphic design person is going on a well-deserved vacation and needs all the contributors to turn their columns and stories in earlier than usual. I should have written this yesterday, […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

Three eagles were released after completing a recovery process for a year and a half in the province of Azuay. “Verónica”, “Yacu” and “Nico” are the birds that were in the Quimsacocha reserve, located 35 kilometers south of Cuenca. This is part of the linkage project between the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the University […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

The best way to give peace of mind and support to parents of premature babies is to listen to others who experienced the same anguish and joy. For that reason, the Neonatology Unit, of the José Carrasco Arteaga Hospital, developed a special program for its patients, in commemoration of World Premature Day. “Miracles exist, and we […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

by Noah Foster-Koth A frog species that was once thought to be extinct may be the key to discovering new medicines in Ecuador. The frog, known as the Tres Cruces Stubfoot Toad or the Black Toad of Cajas (Atelo-pusnanay), is being actively researched and bred in conservation at the Amaru Bioparque in Cuenca. Amaru is […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

Between bewilderment, doubts and hope for a reduction in crime, in Milagro an ordinance that prohibits two men on a motorcycle became official on November 4th (but took take effect on the 14th of November). The City Council of the third most populous city in Guayas, with an average of 200,000 inhabitants, approved the regulations […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

More than 3,000 merchants are concentrated in the largest supply center in Cuenca. Insecurity, disorder and unhealthiness reign in that place. For Jorge Pazán, a taxi driver, the El Arenal market (also known as Feria Libre), is one of the most messy and insecure sectors in Cuenca. And his argument is not far-fetched. When walking along Carlos Arízaga […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!