Women in Ecuador face persistent wage disparities, with urban gaps widening despite legal efforts and gradual rural improvements. Despite years of legislative efforts and a gradual narrowing of the gender wage gap, women in Ecuador continue to earn significantly less than men, with an average monthly income shortfall of $84.50, according to the National Institute […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Ambivalence. That’s the word that best describes how I feel about my upcoming trip to the US. By the time you read this, I’ll be on a plane, first to Quito for the night (Monday), then on to the US early Tuesday morning. I’ll return here in eleven days. And I’ve never been so uninterested […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Ecuador’s past and present oil deals reveal shifting political strategies, financial risks, and controversies over foreign investment in Sacha. The Ecuadorian government’s handling of the Sacha oil field has long been a point of contention, marked by shifting political stances, failed alliances, and controversial contracts. While the current administration faces scrutiny for its decision to […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Ecuador’s rising country risk reflects investor fears over political uncertainty, legal challenges, and the controversial Sacha oil field contract. Ecuador’s financial stability has taken a hit as its country risk index surged beyond 1,400 points, reflecting mounting concerns from international investors. The sharp increase follows political and economic uncertainty surrounding the controversial awarding of the […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Atahualpa’s once-thriving furniture industry is fading as escalating crime and gang violence turn the town into a ghostly, fearful community. The town of Atahualpa, once celebrated as the ‘furniture capital’ of Santa Elena, is now gripped by fear. Criminal activity has turned its streets into crime scenes, forcing residents into isolation and silencing the bustling […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Los Lobos raided Ambato hospital, freed a prisoner, sparked chaos, and fled after a deadly police shootout. A pre-dawn assault on the Ambato Teaching Hospital by armed members of Los Lobos left patients and staff in terror as the gang attempted to free a detained leader. The violent attack, which led to a dramatic shootout […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.