Guard Killed in Guayaquil Armed Robbery: Transport Heist Highlights Security Sector Risks
Guayaquil’s security crisis deepened again on October 15, when armed criminals intercepted a security company truck working for a ride-hailing platform in the city’s northern Balerio Estacio district. The violent holdup left one guard dead—the victim’s body found hours later in the infamous “Canal de la Muerte.” Witnesses say two cars blocked the security vehicle […]
Canelazo Makes World Map: Ecuador Celebrates Top 10 Status in TasteAtlas
A milestone moment has put Ecuador on the global gastronomic map this year: canelazo, the beloved warming beverage, has cracked TasteAtlas’ Top 10 list of the best cocktails worldwide. The ranking, published by the culinary platform, places the Ecuadorian canelazo at number ten among twenty standout cocktails, highlighting not only a traditional drink but also […]
THE FIERY FRONTIER: CHIMNEY VERSUS CHARCOAL—A GRINGO'S GUIDE TO ECUADOR'S BBQ MARATHON
The simple act of grilling meat—the asado in Spanish—is a universal celebration, but the execution of this ritual across the Americas tells two very different stories. An exploration into the heart of Ecuadorian cuisine reveals that the asado here is not merely a meal; it is an all-day marathon of community and fire, a stark contrast to the quick-hit, two-hour […]
