Manu Chao and Calle 13, rejection of mega-mining

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. […]

The oldest house in La Libertad generates controversy

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.

NORTHERN BORDER. Global premiere today.

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.

Women arrested for protesting against the signing of a mega-mining contract

Eight Ecuadorian women carrying out a "peaceful takeover" of the Chinese Embassy were arrested in Quito minutes ago after riot police arrived, read them their rights, and informed them they were being detained in Chinese territory, according to Ecuador's Popular Reporters. The women were part of a […]

Manu Chao's Return to Ecuador

Hot music, inspiration for those gloomy days. MANU is back… After more than a decade of waiting (a long decade), Manu Chao's visit to our country is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated in the music scene. In 2006, when he was on the "Tómbola Tour," it couldn't be made […]

INTER-AMERICAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS WILL VISIT SARAYAKU

The case that the Kichwa people of Sarayaku (Pastaza Province) have been pursuing before the Inter-American Human Rights System against the Ecuadorian State since 2003 is reaching a decisive moment. This case addresses the denunciation of serious human rights violations committed against Sarayaku in relation to […]

Modern fishing facility for Santa Rosa.

Image: MAGAP The first fishing facility in Santa Rosa (Santa Elena Province), one of the main artisanal fishing ports in the Salinas canton, and characterized by the surprising amount of marine species caught (white fish), was put into operation on February 14 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Aquaculture and Fisheries (MAGAP) through […]

Valdivia once again demands a concrete solution to the issue of the Aquarium.

An image circulating on social media has received dozens of comments in support of the Valdivia municipality. Last Saturday, Carnival Saturday, was the moment chosen by the Aquarium authorities and the Valdivia municipality to once again peacefully raise their voices in protest against the failure to fulfill the offers that have been […]