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The authorities began investigations into the murder of journalist of Guayaquil Fausto Valdiviezo, who was gunned down by unknown assailants on Thursday night after leaving his mother’s house in La Atarazana citadel, north of the city. The Ministry of Interior reported that...

Fausto Guido Valdiviezo Moscoso, a journalist of Guayaquil was killed with three shots by an alleged hitman who ambushed him when the reporter left the house of his mother, in the citadel La Atarazana north of the city, at 21:30, while he was on board of his car a Mitsubishi...

Cuenca, capital of Azuay, which today celebrates its Anniversary of Foundation , has become in the last 5 years, one of the favorite destinations for foreign retirees or businessmen. This city is attractive for its contrast between heritage and modernity, its weather and the...

According to a study by the researcher Arístides Vara, the economic impact of violence against women in the business sectors of Ecuador and Peru, 48.7% of the women who work in Ecuador has been victim of assaults, while in Peru the rate is 38.9%. According to the author, a...

Five hours of torrential rain, accompanied by thunders and lightnings generated fear among the inhabitants of several towns in the province of Los Ríos. Carlos Naranjo, manager of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (INAMHI for its Spanish acronym) said that heavy...

In ecuador, the police stations for women and families registered nationally, only  in 2012,  75.024 allegations for domestic violence, in 86% of the cases (64.427)  the allegations were made by women, some of them ended up being victims of femicide. Currently, the country has no...

The spill of 5,500 barrels of oil on the Wínchele estuary, in Esmeraldas is beginning to affect the inhabitants of the area. Farmers said the petroleum odor is very strong and is causing health problems. So far, dozens of people have received medical assistance after presenting...

The Ecuadorian, resident in Spain, Aida Quinatoa led the manifestation in favor of the Platform of  Affected by Mortgage (PAH, for its Spanish acronym), which rejects the actions of the Spanish government and demands to stop the evictions to mortgage debtors of this country....

Last monday, Ecuadorian singer Eduardo Brito passed away in Quito at age 76, due to heart and brain conditions. Brito’s family confirmed his death and said the musician was already very delicate and hospitalized. The artist’s sister, Gladys Brown, said his remains...

Prevent high blood pressure and control it, once detected , is the goal of the World Health Organization within the framework of the World Health Day and its 65 anniversary that  will be celebrated tomorrow. This disease, which has no symptoms, has increased between 40 and 50% in...