Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa is finding that a weak economy, electricity shortages and a confrontational governing style have undermined support for his government, just three years after taking office in a landslide that highlighted the rise of populist leaders in Latin America. ... [More]

This is the third of a three-part series about the experience of living abroad. The author, Kathleen Peddicord, was publisher of International Living for more than 20 years and is currently publisher of Life and Invest Overseas, a web and publishing service for propective expats and foreign invest... [More]

Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa has joked that the only thing more popular than he is in this country is the U.S. dollar, adopted as Ecuador's official currency nine years ago in a successful bid to tame inflation. The socialist leader is serious however about maintaining his clout wi... [More]

This is the second of a three-part series about the experience of living abroad. The author, Kathleen Peddicord, was publisher of International Living for more than 20 years and is currently publisher of Live and Invest Overseas, a web and publishing service for propective expats and foreign ... [More]

This is the first of a three-part series about the experience of moving and living abroad. The author, Kathleen Peddicord, was publisher of International Living for more than 20 years and is currently publisher of Live and Invest Overseas, a web and publishing service for propective expats an... [More]

“Is it as cheap to live in Ecuador as they say?” The question came from an English friend but it’s one I’m asked fairly often. What he's referring to are the claims made by a number of publishers and web services, particularly International Living, Gary Scott and ... [More]

President Rafael Correa starts a second term on Monday promising "21st century socialism" for Ecuador, but his clashes with investors may jeopardize trade and deter financing he needs to reverse an oil output slump. He also faces a drop in popular support, according to two recent p... [More]

Since I moved to Ecuador a dozen years ago, I’ve made a point of visiting my friends in Vilcabamba at least once a year. I was enchanted with this peaceful, isolated valley the first time I saw it in 1998 and even considered settling there until business considerations – I need to be c... [More]

One local candidate is comparing his crime-fighting abilities to Batman's. A would-be president has promised to raise the minimum wage to $77, because seven is a good number. And the government's "revolutionary" version of the Beatle's song "Hey Jude" has incurred t... [More]

“Is Ecuador recession-proof?” It is a question that Quito attorney and business advisor Rick VandDercreek hears frequently these days and he notices that most of those asking are North American and European investors. “I’m not sure where people are getting the i... [More]

Although interest in coastal real estate in Ecuador is running at a record high, many misconceptions remain about the coast itself. The following overview of the region attempts to set the record straight.   The terrain: The landscape is remarkably varied, ranging from broad, flat ... [More]

Despite rumors to the contrary, the laws and major policies of the Ecuadorian immigration office relating to foreigners have not changed, according to an immigration expert. "Rules and interpretations change day to day and from one director to the next, but this has always... [More]