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What’s the real story behind Ecuador’s electric power shortage? Will the rolling blackouts get worse before they get better? When will they end? Probably most important: Is this something we will have to live with for years to come? The answers paint a “bad news, good news&... [More]

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Combining Christian and pagan ritual, the sacred and the profane, and the bizarre and traditional, today’s Pase del Nino parade --the Passing of the Child-- is one Cuenca’s most colorful annual traditions. Although the parade is held in many Latin American cities, org... [More]

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How do Cuenca and Quito compare? It's a question in the minds of many foreigners considering relocating to Ecuador. The short –and probably the best-- response is, ‘come down and see for yourself.’ There are, however, similarities and differences that the pros... [More]

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Although it is true that one of the major perks for living in Ecuador is high quality, low cost health care, finding it requires some due diligence. Where you choose to live can also have a lot to do with the quality of care you receive. With the right choices, you will receive personal atte... [More]

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Sixteen years after one of Ecuador’s greatest natural disasters -- the landslide that blocked Rio Paute, northeast of Cuenca -- geologists warn that it could happen again. Commonly called the Josefina landslide, named for a nearby village, the collapse of a mountainside on March 2... [More]

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Ever wondered about the story behind those large, adhesive “Clausurado” signs plastered on the doors of closed-down businesses? Most of us know they’re the result of a business failing to pay taxes or violating other government regulations. Few of us know much more. T... [More]

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Although Cuenca is generally considered the most progressive Ecuadorian city for respecting gay rights, this has not always been the case. The catalyst, many say, was the mass detention of more than a hundred homosexuals in September, 1997. The arrests sparked a quick response from the gay a... [More]

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A demographic study of global growth patterns by the University of Barcelona predicts that Cuenca, Quito and Manta will rank one, two and three as the most popular Ecuadorian destinations for expats over the next 25 years. The report, released in April, says that smaller communities exp... [More]

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Despite rumors to the contrary, the laws and major policies of the Ecuadorian immigration office relating to foreigners have not changed, according to an immigration expert. "Rules and interpretations change day to day and from one director to the next, but this has always been the case,"... [More]

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EADON CHARTRES
It’s ‘bad news, good news’ with Ecuador’s energy crisis

Today's 'Passing of the Child' parade mixes the sacred and the profane and highlights Cuenca's Christmas season

Quito vs. Cuenca: Checking the similarities and differences of Ecuador’s top colonial choices for expats

With the right choices, medical care is excellent in Ecuador; Cuenca is one of the top three centers

Josefina landslide disaster of 1993 could see a repeat, experts warn, if stabilization work doesn't continue

Business closures by Ecuador's IRS prove to be effective: tax revenues are up nationally and in Cuenca

Gay rights in Cuenca have made dramatic strides since controversial arrests in 1997

Population study predicts Cuenca, Quito and Manta will be the most popular destinations for future expats

No major changes expected in Ecuadorian immigration laws; new foreign residents still welcome