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As its image falls, so do Salinas real estate prices with discounts of up to 40% being offered

As its image falls, so do Salinas real estate prices with discounts of up to 40% being offered

by | February 27, 2023 |

According to the experts, constant sewerage problems and the chaos during the holidays, are driving owners to sell, flooding the market with listings. The ‘for sale’ signs, hung in various apartments along the Malecón de Salinas, are becoming more apparent. Owners of the properties are tired of dealing with problems that have not been solved […]
Cuenca will suffer “intense events” in this rainy season

Cuenca will suffer “intense events” in this rainy season

by | February 27, 2023 |

In Cuenca, at least 16 areas at risk of flooding and 10 parishes vulnerable to landslides, have been identified. The second half of February marked the beginning of a rainy season in Cuenca that will last thru April. The Hydrometeorological Network of the Telecommunications and Potable Water Company (ETAPA) reported that it expects “intense events” […]
Panama provides more information on deadly bus crash and suspends migrant transport service to inspect each vehicle

Panama provides more information on deadly bus crash and suspends migrant transport service to inspect each vehicle

by | February 27, 2023 |

Panamanian figures still don’t add up; all buses currently certified for migrant transport to be re-inspected. They came from different parts of Latin America with a single objective: to reach the United States (US) and a more prosperous life. They managed to cross the Darien jungle, one of the most dangerous in the world due to its vast vegetation and the […]
Scientists identify 204 exotic and invasive species in the northeast of the Ecuadorian Amazon

Scientists identify 204 exotic and invasive species in the northeast of the Ecuadorian Amazon

by | February 27, 2023 |

  Two species of gecko are among the prioritized invasive species. Photo: courtesy Felipe Espinoza. The mapped territory also includes three important protected areas: Yasuní National Park, Cuyabeno Fauna Production Reserve and Limoncocha Biological Reserve. The composition of the invasive alien species is 73% plants, 26% animals and 1% fungi.  The scientists obtained the information through the collection […]
Minister of Transport says infrastructure budget needs to double because of graft and lack of maintenance in prior administrations

Minister of Transport says infrastructure budget needs to double because of graft and lack of maintenance in prior administrations

by | February 27, 2023 |

The Minister of Public Works, Darío Herrera, expects that the investment in infrastructure to reach $500 million in 2023, but the real needs add up to almost $1,000 million. The Ministry of Transport and Public Works began 2023 with a budget of $294 million for investment in works, repair and maintenance of infrastructure, such as […]
Peru formalizes investigation against former President Pedro Castillo for corruption

Peru formalizes investigation against former President Pedro Castillo for corruption

by | February 27, 2023 |

The preparatory investigation is the step prior to an accusation by the Prosecutor’s Office against Castillo.  Last Tuesday the Peruvian Prosecutor’s Office, the preparatory investigation against former President Pedro Castillo as the alleged perpetrator of various corruption crimes during his government. This comes after Congress approved last Friday, the final report of a constitutional complaint against the ex-president, a necessary previous step. […]

No one ever says, “But you look so old!”

Published on February 27, 2023

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn I read an interesting article in The Atlantic this week. It was about ‘real-age versus head-age.’ Meaning, how old are you actually and how old do you see yourself in your head. Not physically, but mentally. And here is the interesting thing: in a study of 1,470 people, on average the […]

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