Today in Yunguilla, we were graced with a taste of Fall, a welcome change after enduring weeks of scorching temperatures hovering in the upper 90s, and some days even breaching the 100-degree mark. You read that correctly. The Yunguilla Valley boasts an array of micro-climates, ranging from lush tropical rainforests to arid desert floors. Our […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Ecuador and the European Union agree to expand bilateral cooperation and deepen the fight against transnational organized crime.  In a recent bilateral meeting held between Ecuador and the European Union, a pivotal decision was made to further enhance their collaboration in the domain of security. The discussions, which took place during the third roundtable on […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Durán, near Guayaquil, has found itself among the ranks of the ten most violent cities in the world, boasting the eighth highest crime rate globally. In Durán, in the Guayas province, there have been a distressing 222 violent deaths recorded this year, equating to a staggering rate of 73.04 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants. This unsettling […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

To defend dollarization, the Economic Forum in Ecuador proposes that is become state policy, through citizen consultation.  Last Friday, two days before Ecuador’s presidential debate, the IX Meeting of the Puebla Group, a prominent political and academic forum featuring representatives from the Latin American and southern European political left, the issue of “de-dollarization worldwide” took […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Feminist activists in Ecuador have been tirelessly advocating for improved access to abortion services for survivors of rape. On September 28, 2023, during the Global Day of Action for Legal, Safe, and Accessible Abortion, a wave of green-clad demonstrators descended upon the streets of Ecuador to voice their demands. This diverse coalition, primarily composed of […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.