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Firefighters From Different Provinces Join Quito’s Emergency

Yesterday afternoon, the Ecuadorian capital was declared a state of emergency operational product of the severe fires that have plagued the city throughout the week. This morning, three new fires were reported over the Guápulo the Ungüí hill, besides already started on the hill...
Posted On 08 Sep 2012
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Teenager Learns to be a Mother Amid Trials

Esperanza, the mother of a 14-year-old teenager that is learning to be a mother, faces a judicial battle for the child support of his grandson. Over a  year ago, she denounced Jorge Heriberto Glas Viejo as the alleged rapist of her daughter. According to the testimonies that the...
Posted On 06 Sep 2012
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Clinical Gonzalez and IESS shall be audited by the Finance Office

Last Thursday, the General Finance Office initiated an audit on the agreements signed between Social Security Institute (IESS for its Spanish acronym) and the Gonzalez Clinic, owned by cousins of Ramiro Gonzalez, president of the Social Security Board. For this process, it...
Posted On 03 Sep 2012
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“The Giacomo Variations” a Unique Show in Samborondon

With an anxious but scarce public, last night was premiered one of the most anticipated theatre plays of the year: the opera “The Giacomo Variations”, in the main auditorium of the Sanchez Aguilar Theatre. This chamber opera, written and directed by Michael Sturminger...
Posted On 01 Sep 2012
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Tungurahua Volcano Continues to Generate Agricultural Problem

The Tungurahua volcano continues its eruptive process, causing damage in agricultural areas west of the volcano and affecting entire villages. In recent days, the Tungurahua has launched columns of ash and gases up to a mile above the crater, which until last Sunday, left...
Posted On 22 Aug 2012
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Sanchez Aguilar Theatre Prepares for Opera Casanova

This August 30, 31 and September 1st, the Sanchez Aguilar Theatre has to present one of the most anticipated works of the year: “Casanova“, starring the actor and film director, John Malkovich. This chamber opera tells the story of Giacomo Casanova, who close to his...
Posted On 16 Aug 2012
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Quito Prepares to Open New Airport on October

This morning, several areas such as the Industry, Production and Tourism Chamber, airlines, transport and tourism companies, Quiport authorities and Civil Aviation agreed with the mayor of Quito, a new opening date for inaugurating the new airport of this city. Augusto Barrera,...
Posted On 14 Aug 2012
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Guayaquil Slaughterhouse Resumes Normal Works

Guayaquil slaughterhouse workers returned to work this morning after two consecutive days of strike and riots. This morning, dozens of workers were preparing to market the meat around 5:00. The strike was cause because the workers were against the rate increase and alleged...
Posted On 09 Aug 2012
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Newly registered slaughterhouse riots in Guayaquil

This morning dozens of workers and traders in the slaughterhouse of Guayaquil announced they will halt their activities if the municipality officials fail to resolve their orders. They are asking local commanders to be given a better service and reduced rates at the...
Posted On 08 Aug 2012
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Jefferson Perez Monument was Removed

Due to the constant work in the expansion of Avenida de las Americas, this morning was removed the monument in honor of Jefferson Perez, race walker from Cuenca and Olympic medalist. This statue was installed in October 2003 a few meters in front of the coliseum Voltaire...
Posted On 07 Aug 2012
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