In 1945, Nela Martinez became the first woman to take a seat in Ecuador's legislature. The milestone followed years of work as a writer, organizer, and advocate for workers, women, and Indigenous communities. One year...
Manuela Saenz is often introduced as the woman who saved Simon Bolivar’s life. That is true, but it is only one part of her story. Born in Quito, she became a supporter of South American...
On February 12, 1832, the Galapagos Islands were formally claimed for Ecuador. The republic was less than two years old, yet it was taking responsibility for an archipelago nearly 1,000 kilometers from the mainland. The...
In this period, the Ecuadorian Crisis of 1859 was one of the most dangerous periods in the country’s history. However, as Ecuador faced a conflict with Peru, President Francisco Robles lost control of the government....
If you want to retire in Ecuador, Manabí deserves a place on your shortlist—especially if you are comparing coastal living in Costa Rica and Panama.
After my last post about attracting 100 new international families to...
Yesterday I was talking with two friends about a question that matters to a lot of people in Manabí: If you had to invest in agriculture or livestock, which would you choose
One friend grows pitahaya....
