AMERICA ORRALA Utility Crafts Workshop. Morrillo Commune. Traditional clay crafts from Santa Elena. The AMERICA ORRALA workshop is made up of a family group composed primarily of women. They have been producing traditional clay crafts for over 100 years, as far back as they can remember, producing in the same way and with […]
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Silvito El Libre, the rapper son of Silvio Rodríguez. Although it's too early to say whether he'll ever use words like arrebol (a red glow), colibrí (hummingbird), and sorcery in his rhymes, the truth is that Silvito El Libre, the son of Silvio Rodríguez, is making a strong impact with Tribu Mokoya (a rap group from the island). Silvito "El Libre" […]
At the end of 2012, Félix Ancizar, a delegate from ANAP (National Association of Small Farmers in Cuba), visited Guayaquil. The following interview seeks to learn about the Caribbean country's experience with GMOs and agroecology, which could help Ecuador connect Buen Vivir (Good Living) with agricultural practices. […]
More than 300 people attended the free premiere of Forbidden Education in Santa Elena, organized by the PachaMamita collective and the digital magazine BallenitaSí.org. Did you miss it? Now you can watch and share it in high definition from Ballenita Sí. Synopsis: The school has been in existence for more than 200 years and is still considered the main form of […]
According to the official narrative, the exploitation of the Yasuní is essential for the country to obtain resources to advance its development; if so, PLAN C (prepared by the CDES) for Wealth Redistribution and the Safeguarding of Isolated Indigenous Peoples should be a valid alternative proposal that we citizens should support […]
The Taromenani minor kidnapped by a Waorani group last March. PHOTO: Police. This Tuesday, November 26, between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m., a special group from the Ecuadorian police (GIR, Intervention and Rescue Group) along with a team from the Attorney General's Office aboard two helicopters, one of which […]
Photo: Roberto Pla With the start of the rainy season in tropical climates, insects that are not only annoying but can also transmit diseases also reappear, with mosquitoes being one of the most common. Eradication plans are usually in place, though their effectiveness is moderate and even subjective, as they use chemicals that can affect […]
“From e-finance to ecology, from peacekeeping to population dynamics, from urban planning to oceanography, from materials to medicine, and from security to sustainability, mathematics plays a central role in understanding and anticipating a wide range of […]
The accidental discovery of the Megatherium mastodon, or giant ground sloth, and subsequent studies placed the existence of this megafauna between 50,000 and 20,000 BC. Following this discovery, the Paleontological Park was formed to preserve the habitat of this find. The Megatherium (which could weigh up to 5 tons and measure 4 […]
The Voluntary Isolation Peoples, also known as the "hidden" or "uncontacted" peoples of Ecuador, and their current situation and future prospects will be the focus of the discussion taking place this Thursday, October 24th, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the "Amantes de Sumpa" Museum in the capital of the province of Santa Cruz.
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