In a clear sign of political manipulation, Correístas held up approval of the Oversight Commission’s report—although the President of the Commission says that there is no proof to impeach Lasso— and now intend to vote it thru in the Assembly. On Saturday, May 6th, the Oversight Commission in Ecuador was unable to approve a report […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Four Manabi cantons make up a strategic real estate development area with an investment of over $100 million. Manabí province, located in the central coast of Ecuador, has become a strategic real estate development setting with an investment of over $100 million in the construction sector. The boom in real estate activity in four of […]

Following Cosepe’s declaration of terrorism as a threat to Ecuador, President Lasso decrees that the Armed Forces can carry out military operations to confront terrorists. On May 3, 2023, the State and Public Security Council (Cosepe) of Ecuador declared terrorism as a threat to the country, following a surge of violence caused by criminal gangs. […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

The Darién jungle, located on the border between Colombia and Panama, is not just an irregular passage for migrants. It is an impassable 17,000 square kilometer jungle that has been declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO for its unique biodiversity. The Darién National Park, on the Panamanian side, was created in 1980. This reserve represents […]

Cuenca’s outgoing mayor came to office promising several major projects, but leaves having fulfilled very few. Pedro Palacios, the outgoing Mayor of Cuenca, Ecuador, will leave behind a mixed legacy when he departs on May 13th. While his administration has accomplished some notable achievements, there are many large-scale projects left on the table. One of […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

The political situation in Ecuador has come to a head with the debate over the potential impeachment of President Guillermo Lasso. And it’s something every ex-pat should be worried about. On Saturday, after a month of back-and-forth petty arguments during the entire impeachment process, the Oversight Commission, which is tasked with deciding whether Lasso should […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.