By Eduardo GaleanoThe Discovery: On October 12, 1492, America discovered capitalism. Columbus, financed by the kings of Spain and bankers from Genoa, brought the novelty to the Caribbean islands. In his journal of the Discovery, the admiral wrote the word "gold" 139 times and the word "God" or "Our God" 51 times.
Thamé Artisan Theater (Resistencia) Dozens of artists demonstrated their support for Indigenous Peoples in Resistencia through music, performance, and live painting last Saturday night at the First Resiste Sarayaku Fest, held in Plaza Colón in Guayaquil. Pablo Valero, one of the organizers, […]
A new website dedicated exclusively to showcasing Santa Elena's tourist attractions will be officially launched in the coming days by the canton's Municipal Tourism Board. With a series of photo and video reports, turismosantaelena.com is one of the products that EMUTURISMO-SE has produced to strengthen the city's image.
For the first time in Ecuador, a prior consultation was held on mining exploitation. Residents of two parishes in Cuenca: Victoria de Portete and Tarqui, decided yesterday that they do NOT agree with the Quimsacocha large-scale open-pit mining project (gold deposit) moving to the extraction phase. The question was: Is […]
Despite the fact that vehicle use is prohibited on beaches, despite the fact that some beaches have large signs announcing it, despite the environmental damage (death and damage to the habitat of small species in the intertidal zone), and despite the fact that on more than one occasion there have been […]
Thamé de Teatro de Artesanos in a performance on the day of the return of Saint Biritute. By Cristian Levi. We could say that the theories of homo sapiens or homo erectus are ideas within a media debate that are currently almost comical, like clichés added to the new generation's theory of homo […]
The Alternative Forum on Climate Change is being held in Panama until October 2nd. Women and men—peasants, Indigenous people, Afro-descendants, and members of organizations—are raising their voices, calling for action, and organizing their own meetings. The reason for this is that in Latin America and the Caribbean (including Ecuador), we are witnessing processes that unite […]
Citizens from several countries around the world will mobilize this September 30th to warn about the massive increase in energy consumption that waste incineration generates, especially in urban centers, and to remind everyone that recycling saves more energy than this outdated technology produces. The actions focus primarily on demonstrating that […]
The Amazonian Sarayaku people have brought the Ecuadorian state to trial for human rights violations during the conflict with the oil company CGC, which they successfully expelled from their territory in 2004. Most of the attendees had never seen a trial, much less one broadcast live on the internet.
Image: rutadelsol.com.ec We can make a positive difference when choosing our travel destinations by selecting sustainable companies that conserve natural resources (protect flora and wildlife) and contribute to the well-being of local communities. We'll also be helping to ensure these treasures remain there for future generations to enjoy.
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