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By Juan Francisco Carrasco This year Ecuador will celebrate the 213th anniversary of the “First Cry for Independence,” which took place on August 10th, 1809, in the city of Quito.This was the first of many revolutionary events that allowed for the liberation of Ecuador from the Kingdom of Spain. This historical event made Ecuador the first independent country in South America and inspired many other countries such as Chile, Colombia, and Peru to do the same. In general, hist

By Ronal Intriago One of Bolivar's widely known dreams, which he held as an obsession bordering on fanaticism, was to see the unification of his America. Many accounts throughout history speak of Bolivar’s dreams. He daydreamed because he knew he could make it possible. The very act of freeing us from the tyranny of the Spaniards was evidence of his genius in his military and political career. He was the wisest man of his time. There is no one who has achieved clearer recogni

By Karen Betancourt The first cry of Independence in Ecuador would not have been possible without the vigor, intrepidity, and insight of men and women with great desires for freedom. This event, which occurred on August 10, 1809, was the starting point of a series of rebellions that arose around Ecuador, mainly in Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca. After 13 years of conflict with the Spanish empire, which consisted of many confrontational moments such as on August 2, 1810, Octo

By Julio Merchán When one hears about patriotic symbols they may think of the national flag, especially the flag of Ecuador, which is honored by flag bearers and accompanies young people who graduate from educational institutions as a badge of patriotism. These symbols are very important for the citizens of Ecuador since they are a sign of honor. Patriotic symbols are recognizable by their three colors, which are yellow, blue, and red. The symbols on the flag signify protecti

By Carolina Segarra The story of Eloy Alfaro is that of a humble hero, a Creole liberator, and a Manaba, one who was the son of a Spanish...

By Nefi Lara Faith is defined as that which cannot be seen, touched, or felt with any of the five senses (taste, touch, smell, sight, hearing) and which surpasses all scientific and verifiable evidence. The saying, “Faith can move mountains” is one that has led many people in the artistic, political, and business world to the pinnacle of success. A crime is defined as a shameful, indelible, undue, and painful act for the person who, unexpectedly, receives it. It is condemnabl

By Ivana Moreira HiExpat: Thank you Ivanna for being part of the 8th edition of HiExpat magazine. This edition is focused on weddings and marriages in Ecuador and everybody knows that Finca Paraíso Verde is one of the most renowned places for weddings in Manabi. We can’t wait to tell our readers more about this magical place! So what is Green Paradise Farm?

By Diana Cano HiExpat: Thank you Diana for collaborating with HiExpat. It is a pleasure for us to learn more about you and share your...

By Carolina Segarra Ecuador has become the new wedding destination for foreigners around the world because of its beautiful ‘four worlds.’ Ecuador, as I have described before, is a country full of natural wonder, and choosing Ecuador as a destination for a wedding can be somewhat stressful due to the great variety available. An international wedding implies additional expenses since not only the wedding reception must be planned, but also the hotel for each guest, and any add

By Juan Francisco Carrasco When I was asked to write a special article for Mother's Day, the first thing that came to my mind was that this would be the perfect occasion to pay a small tribute to a woman I admire, Rosa Elena Tránsito Amaguaña Alba. As an activist she became a true mother for the indigenous people in Ecuador, that's why everyone knew her as Mamá Transito. Traveling with my family around the country has allowed me to get to know many wonderful places, the diffe

By Rick Cameron During the summer of 2019, after more than 20 years living in Woodstock, NY, the American political landscape and a desire for a totally different lifestyle persuaded me to sell my home and move out of the United States. Other than my ex-wife, who is perhaps my closest friend, I had no family tying me to any particular place. As I thought about where I might go, ideas ranged from Bali to Thailand to Panama to Mexico to Costa Rica. All ar e places where I know

For as long as I can remember, my life has been here in this beautiful valley called Cuenca. My roots are deep like a well-planted tree,...

The burning of “monigotes” (puppets), otherwise known as the "old years," began in Ecuador in 1842 when we were going through a yellow...

I live in Barrio Cordoba, behind the Mall. I enjoy living there, as I have a great view of the beach and the port. It's a little different than it is along the waterfront, where many of those in Manta's expat community live. Cordoba is an old, established neighborhood that can take on a life of its own at times. Recently, I have been hearing loud explosions going on all day. They weren't exclusive to my neighborhood, but there is definitely someone, or several different peopl