CUENCA, ECUADOR – Cuenca, the colonial jewel of the Ecuadorian Andes, has received one of the most prestigious international acknowledgments for its culinary heritage. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially designated the city as a Creative City of Gastronomy. This recognition celebrates Cuenca not merely as a destination, but as […]

CAPE TOWN, SUDÁFRICA – La gastronomía ecuatoriana alcanzó un hito sin precedentes con la elección de Zero Lab, en Quito, como Mejor Restaurante de América Latina en los prestigiosos World Culinary Awards 2025. Este reconocimiento coloca a Zero Lab en la élite global de la alta cocina y posiciona a Ecuador como una potencia emergente […]

Cuenca’s annual Independence Festival, held every November, is more than parades, concerts, and cultural events—it is a grand celebration of the city’s gastronomy, reflecting community pride and identity. In 2025, the city transforms into a culinary haven as families, tourists, and food lovers gather in markets, fairs, historic squares, and restaurants to honor traditional flavors. […]

Estados Unidos está transformando los viajes internacionales en 2025 con importantes actualizaciones a su Programa de Exención de Visa (VWP), una estrategia que combina apertura con seguridad reforzada. La novedad más destacada es la incorporación de Rumania como el país número 43 participante, vigente para solicitudes ESTA a partir del 31 de marzo de 2025. […]

Southeast Asia is a treasure trove of beaches where every grain of sand tells a story of adventure, culture, and natural wonder. From Thailand’s limestone karsts to Indonesia’s volcanic shores, the region offers paradises that captivate the discerning traveler. This is the Emerald Odyssey, a journey across ten of the most divine beaches in Southeast […]

La mañana del viernes 24 de octubre de 2025 quedó marcada por un acto de violencia brutal en Azogues, capital de la provincia del Cañar, cuando una vendedora de mariscos y su hija fueron asesinadas en pleno mercado. Las autoridades califican el hecho como sicariato, ejecutado con precisión militar. El ataqueCámaras de vigilancia captaron la […]

A wave of ICE raids in Chicago’s Mexican neighborhoods — particularly Little Village and South Shore — has sparked national attention and debate over the use of military‑grade force and tear gas in immigration operations. The raids, conducted between October 21 and 23, 2025, are part of President Donald Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz,” a federal campaign to heighten immigration enforcement in so‑called “sanctuary cities.”. Reports by USA Today, PBS NewsHour and CBS Chicago confirm that agents descended on residential and commercial zones using Black Hawk helicopters, armored vehicles, and tear gas, without advance notice to local authorities. At least 37 individuals were detained, including four U.S. citizens and multiple legal residents. Operation Midway BlitzLaunched in September, the operation was designed to capture “the worst of the worst” criminal immigrants, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Yet court documents reveal many targets had no criminal records and lacked pending warrants. Over 1,500 people have been arrested in the Chicago region since the crackdown began. Federal agents operated with masked faces and unmarked vehicles, forcing entry into buildings without local judicial authorization. Video footage released by DHS shows armed officers descending from helicopters during nighttime raids in South Shore. Limited coordination and federal oversightChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson confirmed the city received no advance notification of the operations. The Governor of Illinois and local courts stated that no permission was granted for federal entry or use of chemical agents. Several suburban communities, including Cicero and Bridgeview, reported similar enforcement actions under the same federal initiative.As part of Operation Midway Blitz, DHS has enlisted nearly 300 officers, and the White House has petitioned the Supreme Court to approve National Guard deployment for immigration support. An internal DHS investigation is underway into the tear gas use by U.S. Border Patrol officers in Little Village. Broader national contextThe raids in Chicago reflect an unprecedented escalation in the Trump administration’s immigration policy. According to federal data, the U.S. has reported over 70,000 immigration arrests so far in 2025 — the highest since 2019 — as part of a coordinated nationwide enforcement campaign.Most of those apprehended have been transferred to the Broadview Detention Center for processing, while Congress has called for hearings to investigate possible civil rights violations and redefine federal‑local jurisdiction in sanctuary cities. The events in Chicago underscore a new era of heightened enforcement and controversy surrounding immigration policy in the United States, raising questions about federal authority, state sovereignty, and the balance between security and civil liberties. REDADAS DE ICE EN BARRIOS MEXICANOS DE CHICAGO GENERAN DEBATE SOBRE GASES LACRIMÓGENOS Y TÁCTICAS MILITARES Una serie de redadas de ICE en barrios predominantemente mexicanos de Chicago, incluyendo Little Village y South Shore, ha generado atención nacional por el uso de fuerza de grado militar y gas […]

Nestlé Ecuador made a strong impression at Chokao 2025 in Quito by highlighting the potential of Ecuadorian cacao and promoting youth empowerment as a driver of sustainability and rural progress. The company emphasized its commitment to social innovation, education, and entrepreneurship within the agricultural sector. 100% Ecuadorian cacao and emerging leadersNestlé introduced the refreshed image of […]

La Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) expresó su apoyo político al presidente Daniel Noboa, tras cinco semanas de protestas indígenas y disturbios sociales. Sin embargo, analistas advierten que el gesto es principalmente simbólico, ya que la OEA carece de recursos y autoridad para implementar acciones efectivas en el terreno. Durante su visita a Quito, el […]