Original and full text of the article published in Diario Hoy. By Mariella Toranzos. At ten in the morning on 18th Street, the party is usually in full swing. The loudspeakers of the 25 venues in the red light district blast salsa music. However, yesterday (Wednesday of Holy Week), it was replaced […]
From Portugal, María Vera Chagas de Souza (a reader of Ballenita si and an activist in the Slow movement, a cultural movement that promotes calming the intensity and speed of human activities), sent us this article that we would like to share with you. It is an INTERVIEW WITH A TUAREG (a nomadic tribe from the desert of […]
On the morning of Tuesday, April 3, during the Plenary Session of the National Assembly, an attempt was made again to include on the agenda a proposal to strengthen the Yasuní-ITT Initiative and the inclusion of Block 31 (located in the heart of the Yasuní National Park, right next to Block […]
Music Militia is the name of the debut album by JapoBandRock, an alternative rock band from Santa Elena, 50% from Chile, and 25% from Guayaquil. The album was released a few days ago. According to David Sarmiento, the band's bassist, it's called Music Militia, because its 12 tracks "are the weapon to […]
Earth Hour is an international initiative that brings together millions of people and is sponsored by the World Wide Fund. Nearly 135 countries around the world participate in the initiative, which aims to raise awareness about climate change. Earth Hour was first held […]
Wax palms. Their name refers to their first use: the scraped wax is used to make candles, which likely accompanied the colonization of the mountains. Before colonization, they were abundant and seemed inexhaustible. Today, in the ecosystem, more than 50 meters above the cloud forest, the red clusters […]
Photo: Touring Ensemble The Barranco area in Cuenca has exceptional architectural value, as it demonstrates the city's ability to adapt to the topography during its growth. Over time, this factor has helped the city maintain its distinctive identity.
It took more than six goodbyes from French singer Manu Chao for the thousands of fans who gathered at the Serrano Aguilar Stadium in Cuenca to calm down and be satisfied with the end of the Ecuadorian leg of his La Ventura tour. From approximately 4:00 p.m. […]
Photo of the original construction of the oldest house in La Libertad. Once again, the oldest house in La Libertad is in a situation of controversy, as it has been announced that this Monday, March 12, the topic of the sale of the house will be discussed in a session of the La Libertad canton council.
Today marks the world premiere of the Ecuadorian-filmed miniseries "NORTHERN BORDER." It is the result of a nine-month investigation conducted on Ecuador's northern border (with Colombia) in 2011. It focuses on the issue of human trafficking.
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