Basic family basket up 1.98% year-over-year, at USD 819.77 in September 2025
Ecuador’s basic family basket (CFB) reached USD 819.77 in September 2025, representing a 1.98% increase compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC). The indicator measures the monthly cost of 75 essential goods and services for a four-member household. With an average […]
TRAGEDY IN GUAPÁN: THE HUNT FOR THE GHOST DRIVER WHO FLED AFTER A DEADLY HIT-AND-RUN
The quiet town of Guapán, in the canton of Azogues, was shaken late Thursday night by a fatal hit-and-run that has left an entire community grieving. Around 9 p.m., a pedestrian was struck by a speeding vehicle whose driver fled the scene without offering assistance. Witnesses described hearing a violent crash, followed by silence. When […]
LOS SABORES DE LA FIESTA EN CUENCA: LA CRÓNICA DE UN ESPAÑOL Y SU VALIENTE CATA DE CUY
Cuenca, vestida con el esplendor de sus fiestas de Independencia, era un mar de gente y alegría. Entre la multitud caminaban Rubén y Carlos, los presentadores del canal Viaje al Cuadrado, dispuestos a registrar los sabores de la celebración. Su destino: una feria gastronómica gigantesca cerca del Parque de la Madre, rebosante de humo, música […]
A SERENE COEXISTENCE: A COUPLE’S JOURNEY PROTECTING MELIPONA BEES IN THE JUNGLE
In a remote corner of the rainforest, a couple has built a quiet life centered on harmony with nature. Their small farm, surrounded by towering trees and vines, shelters hundreds of Melipona bees — native, stingless pollinators essential to tropical ecosystems. Each day begins with the sound of birds and the smell of fresh coffee […]
Cod Festival Brings Flavor, Culture, and Community to Newark’s Ironbound
⸻ Councilman Michael J. Silva celebrates local heritage and invites everyone to join the festivities at Sol Mar 📍 Newark, New Jersey — East Ward This weekend in Newark! Visit the Ironbound and enjoy the Cod Festival at Sol Mar — a celebration of great food, flavor, and tradition! Don’t miss this delicious experience! Councilman […]
Newark Mayor Opens Emergency Food Distribution Centers: What to Know
NEW JERSEY — Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced on Wednesday that the city’s emergency supply distribution centers will open their doors to residents who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The centers will operate beginning Wednesday, November 5, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The program, which will run three days […]
Quito Festivities 2025: QuitoFest Runs November 28–30 with Parades, Pregones, and Fairs
Quito is preparing for a lively cultural season as QuitoFest 2025 arrives from November 28 to 30. The three-day festival will offer free concerts featuring national and international artists across multiple stages. Local audition winners will open each day, showcasing Quito’s diverse talent, while the international lineup will be revealed closer to the event. November’s […]
