My family first came to Ecuador in 1974 when General Guillermo Rodríguez Lara was head of the country. He was overthrown in 1976 and replaced by a military junta. Ecuador returned to a democratic form of government in 1979. Then President Roldos died in a plane crash in 1981 that many believe was not an accident. Then Bucaram, Mauad and Gutiérrez all were removed before their terms ended. The last 50 years have seen a lot of political turmoil. But Ecuador's people are resilient and keep going through each crisis. Pray for this beautiful country.
Sir, Rodriguez Lara carried out a coup, his illegitimate power was handed over to the military junta to reform the dictatorship into an oligarchy of state parties, which for all intents and purposes are a single party, substantially fascist with different acronyms. Democracy cannot be granted by a tyrant, nor be determined by constituted power, without the original and absolute constituent power of the people. That is why I have explained before that in Ecuador there has not been a formal democracy, with checks and balances, and an electoral system that truly guarantees the political representation of the governed before the state, which are the two inseparable elements of formal democracy, even for a single second.
@@Newworld1492 Correa is still there, its non-constitution and its electoral law that prevents civil society from electing their representatives by themselves is in force. All Ecuadorian politicians from 1979 to this day are disloyal to the nation, they lie saying that there is power-cracy of the people-demos, demos-cracy, when theres es party-cracy only, and the entire system is designed so that corruption is systemic, with impunity. Lasso has used those laws to gain the uncontrollable power they grant to whoever rules. He is Correa's partner in the great lie of democracy, the Lasso government is full of Correa's people, the same in the judiciary in all corners of the state. Between Correa, Lasso and Nebot, they divide up the territory and the state loot like a cake, there is a consensus among them to repeat "democracy" like parrots seeking to make a lie true by dint of repeating it, seeking to legitimize themselves, claim moral authority -the Roman auctoritas, the social perception that something is fair - which they all lack.
Actually no! USA is listed as 175 in the safety index. The safest country is japan! a country of 175 million people and zero murders. why? all guns were banned and destroyed. Same with Iceland same with other European countries.
@@climeaware4814 Japan population is approx. 125 million and the country recorded 853 murders last year. Humans have killed each other long before guns were invented. Many other tools suffice. It's the mindset of humans that is the problem.😢😢
I’ve been searching many groups and many videos for different countries, and for a long time, and let me tell you this; NONE, zilch, zero have been the same as Ecuador groups and RUclips videos. None! I find more class, more information, more of everything about Ecuador through my research and that’s mostly why I fell in love with it. While other groups and videos have been cheesy, rude, useless and I’m being honest. Thank you guys ❤️
Thanks for addressing the current political situation in Ecuador. Your content is informative and entertaining. We always enjoy what you post and like the diverse subjects.
Hola Amelia and JP. I have been traveling in Latin America for the past year and I am presently in Cuenca. I enjoy your channel and appreciate your content. Be well!
Hi guys, thanks for sharing. I just had a Spanish class with a teacher in Cuenca and she was saying that it's too dangerous for her to go out after dark. She was sad about the situation for women there. I appreciate that you share the truth about what's happening there.
Yep, gotta love the TWO no-skip ads in the middle of Amelia’s sentence about freaking YT ads… 🙄 😂 GREAT explanation of the political situation, thanks!! ❤
Very interesting Amelia and JP! Thanks so much for the info and lessons on what's happening in Ecuador. I'm also glad to see you can talk about these issues openly without concern or fear.
Really curious why you haven't been anywhere east of the Pan Am highway. You are missing so much! Half of Ecuador actually. Especially Baños de Aqua Santa. One of the most incredible places on earth. I am a Canadian have lived here now for 4 years. I have been practically everywhere else in Ecuador as well....with few exceptions.
I noticed JP wears a wedding band, but Amelia isn't wearing one in this video. Is this for security reasons? I ask because when my husband and I were visiting Cuenca, walking down the street in El Centro just as the stores were closing, I noticed a man walking the other way purposely look at my left hand. I had a creepy feeling it was his way of judging how much money we had; maybe scoping us out as a potential mugging target. Bottom line: I'm wondering if it's unsafe for a woman (or man) to wear a wedding ring that is more than a simple white gold band in public, in a place like Cuenca? Many expat women have wedding rings with diamonds. Some men may have gold bands that are bold and patterned. Are these types of wedding rings considered ostentatious and therefore a bad idea? If so, what should we do instead? Thank you for your thoughts on this!
A friend told me his wife does not wear her diamond ring out on a regular day. Only for special occasions or with family. When we visited Ecuador last month, from AZ, I just wore a simple gold band and husband didn't wear one at all.
Hi JP and Amelia, glad to sew that you guys are well . That's what governments need to do what you guys do , and that's speak and want better of their country and their people , I believe that every person that gets to become a lider in the country should love and want the best for their country and its people, hope you still love Ecuador as much or more than the first time you set foot in Ecuador ,take care ❤
Just early last night in Montañita three gunmen shot up a local restaurant (locals) and killed around 8 people and wounding others (kids were also present. Sad.
Good report, thanks much. Economy here in Northern California has been difficult since before the covid lock down. So I'm looking for better situations. Thanks again.
Amelia and JP, I agree with you that people get burned out with politics. The long term peoples is that this widespread show of apathy amongst the citizens of any given country allows for the politicians to spend less time and effort doing for the citizens and spend more time doing to the citizens and for themselves. I give you the USA as a leading example of what 60+ years of political apathy will morph into. And that’s with a US Constitution that is the best on earth at protecting the citizens and limiting of power available to the politicians. In general, apathy and the promotion of it can not have positive results for the citizenry.
" And that’s with a US Constitution that is the best on earth at protecting the citizens and limiting of power available to the politicians." ... u r kidding right ??
@@harryballs7029 Have you ever read the three founding documents of the USA? In their entirety? Do you understand them? They have been circumvented by corrupt politicians for many years. Not just because politicians will do what they do, but because the American citizens are apathetic and allow the politicians to get away with bits and pieces. Over the years, these bits and pieces add up. So to answer your question, No I’m not kidding, the words on the paper are there. It’s up to us to enforce them.
I don’t care about anyone’s politics, no matter what country we’re talking about. I only care about if I can find a physical hobby-based group I can join and talk with.
Haha, I thought we could be thrown off for discussing politics! Good idea to have dry voting with no drinking. Intriguing. Thanks for keeping this to 45 minutes. That is my limit of attention for livestreams!
I was wondering now that Ecuador has their new president what's the vibe? Are the people hopeful. I really wish the woman would have won. It would have been nice to move to a country with a woman President. Ya I am a woman. Thank you for sharing all you do with us. It's so helpful. Also another question not about politics. I never see anyone riding bikes in your videos. We love to ride our bikes instead of walking. Is it safe to ride a bicycle? Seemed like the sidewalks are big enough for pedestrians and cycles. We ride on the side walks when there are no bike lanes in town. It's our favorite way to get around, run errands and shop.
Hi. Thank you for all you do. I have one question because I can’t finding the video where you recommend shot stay place in Cuenca . Plz if you have a chance let me know what place is it
My wife is Ecuadorian, we live in Israel and the situation here is very similar, in about two months we will arrive in Ecuador to open a business, I hope we are not mistaken😬
Curiously, if many candidates as you speculate may happen, don't run for office and by leaving vacancies, what happens to those seats. Also, if no one runs for president does Lasso keep his office?
I enjoy your informative and fun videos, I might visit in the future, and my idea is Urugay, Argentina, Panama, Ecuador, from the US, not sure the order yet...
Hi guys. Sorry for another comment. I’m not sure if you’ve done a video on banking in Ecuador. If you haven’t, I’d love to find out. I want to know the best method of opening a bank account, what’s the safest bank, what’s the best method of transferring money from a Canadian or US account that won’t cost an arm and a leg, and how you did it when you just arrived in Ecuador. I guess the last part of my question (Your own experience as a new person arriving in Ecuador) may clear my confusion, because it is really confusing. Did you hire someone to help you out? Could you please do a video on that?
@@D_Marrenalv there are a lot of videos and my search for “Banking” keyword didn’t really get a specific result. Maybe because the title of the video isn’t about banking. Anyway, I really don’t have the time to check every video. There should be one that’s specifically for banking, or any questions related to someone who hasn’t been there and is new to money related issues. If you have the link by any chance, then please share it with me.
So its interesting to hear about the upcoming elections and the possible run-offs, especially since I am planning to spend September there for an exploratory trip. Now I can't decide if I should keep planning or pull the plug on this teip. Any thoughts on that?. What would you do? Also, I'd like to visit Quito, Cuenta and Manta. Is it better to start in the mountains and move to the coast or vice versa to allow for adjustment to the altitude?
Ive lived here for 11 years and can tell you that most tourists start in Quito and the higher areas and travel down to Cuenca and /or Guayaquil and finish off with some days relaxing by the sea.
First *impressions* are always important, so I agree with talmadge.. Arrive and start your visit to Ecuador in the beautiful cooler and greener Sierra -- the Highland cities of the Andes (Quito, Cuenca, Loja and everything in between), and work your way down to the Coast. Be careful, however, in Guayaquil; there are touristy & pretty parts in that city --particularly nearer to the Riverfront (Malecon) and in the heart of the modern downtown (and there are some nice walkable suburbs there too, and Guayaquileans are generally outgoing), but otherwise be careful there, especially in non-touristy areas. When you end up on the Coast, end up at a nice calm beach town with good local food and a good sunset and ocean waves (avoid Salinas in their hotter & crowded high season). Contact, for example, BilDev Tours, based in Cuenca, way before your trip to Ecuador.. the owner has a website and speaks English very well. They focus mainly on the Highlands, but they also have good knowledge & info on the whats/wheres/& hows of the Coast.
The dry voting period stems from the time when politicians would buy the campesino, mostly, vote with liquor. Today they just use $, so the idea doesn't hold water. If you want to get drunk for the voting weekend just buy your hooch before Friday.
They do not need to do that, the dominant parties control the National Electoral Council, corruption is not an accident but a factor of the government, the system could not function without it, so that power is distributed by rotation, presumably managing the results, they they count the votes, they decide who wins according to the consensus-distribution of the state loot that they arrange, that's all. The recent crisis between parliament and the government has nothing to do with the interests of the nation, but with the "equitable" distribution of the state's loot. The rubbish of lesser rank law called "constitution" does not determine the checks and balances, on the contrary it unites them, it gives the government the legislative initiative, the executive legislates and the legislature approves prior distribution of loot, democracy is a great farce That the people, mired in supine political ignorance, legitimize with the compulsory vote, even if they vote "null", it counts to maintain the legitimized system, that is the great tragedy of Ecuador.
So other than not flashing expensive jewelry and other obvious things how do you avoid pickpockets? Can you wear your watch in public and what's the best way to carry money and other items you need, especially as a tourist? Is there a video you can direct me to or more info? Thank you.
I have pants and shorts that have front zipper pockets and a few different size packs (backpack, cross body) from Pacsafe that are difficult to quickly open. Depending on the country I'll just wear a $25 digital watch for checking the time so I don't need to get my phone out quite as often.
I found a tailer/seamstress and had Velcro sewed on the pockets of all of my shorts and pants. Always keep your phone and wallet in a front pocket. Make sure you have zipper or Velcro on your jacket pockets as well.
@@icu64x Thanks Pat and Melda. I live in Ecuador and I´m quite concerned about whatś happening with the debt ceiling in the states as I live on Social Security.
I am in southern Ecuador and there are quite a few terciopelo snakes. Very poisonous. Today I saw the most beautiful florescent green snake cross my patio. Not poisonous. So Yes, there are snakes here on top of the mountain in Malacatos where I am located.
I am from the US, and relocated to Cuenca three months ago, since being here i have found the Ecuadorian people generally ignorant with no manners at all.. I hear you guys saying the people here are such pleasant folks, I’m sorry but i very much disagree with you
Hey we live in super tropical rainforest of south east Ecuador, there's a few vegan communities here for over 7 years (one newer about 2+ years now) and there's at least 30 of us total, and we want to grow our communities!! many of us that live here full time and have long term visas, residencies etc and own the land here
The crime in Guayaquil seems to be confined to certain areas in the Southern neighbourhoods. . .not in the others. Guayaquil is mostly still safe as far as I can tell from my friends who live in the city center.
When I heard about this, my first thought was... someone's stirring the pot, there too?!! Good Lord. Will stay tuned to 'Redacted' (M-Th 4pE, 9p out of Porto) to see if they report some insight. Thanks for yours.
@@julianathompson8623 The term "muerte cruzada", as it used here in Ecuador in reference to the article in the constitution, is interpreted as "death cross".
@@billobrien4680 it is also a common term in Technical Analysis of the stock market and such. It’s called a “Death Cross” not a Cross of Death in English.
I love the fact Ecuadorians have the right to protest, this right was all but taken away from people in US in the 60s when the government shutdown collage students for protesting the Vietnam war. Now a days all protests if they are allowed, are very organized and controlled and seldom have anything to do with peoples true heart felt desires or objections on one thing or another and usually just represent special interest groups.
Ecuador has been extremely divided, politically speaking, since 2008. There were always issues, but it got really bad in that year. The division is similar to what we've seen in the US since 2016. The current division is still being fueled by a former Ecuadorian president. Just as in the US, Ecuador used to have a tradition where former presidents would be apolitical and let the current administration "do its thing" without interference. Division has been fueled by this individual since 2017.
We all want peace and stability, but as JP said, it's both sides. Lasso was not allowed to be an effective president. He was "kneecapped" from day 1. It's very similar to what happened in the previous US administration.
@@scooterdude17 No, Lasso is a corrupted banker who is only objective is his interest $$$$$$$$. If u look at his past I’ll find out he was one of the responsible of EL FERIADO BANCARIO that dark yrs if 1999 when Ecuador lost its currency .
My Friend has been in central snd south america for many decades and he just left Ecuador because he said the gangs are taking over? He even sent me videos he had taken.
Unhappiness with an Italian government office in last 50 years where candidates ran no one voted and office left infilled voters said government had never ran so well with an infilled office.
I say Cuenca, but then I never go out past 7 PM. I do everything in daylight. Cuenca is cooler so I'm checking out Guayaquil and the coast, Ayampe. Who knows? just be careful. It's crazy everywhere.
Do you find that living in Ecuador, with multiple parties, has a less divided population than here in the US? I maintain that our two party system here in the US is responsible for our terrible political division.
No matter the result in the elections, little things will change in Ecuador. Hopefully the crime rate will decrease once borders are secure as we get lots sof iligal substances from Colombia to be exported throughout the world by sea and air due to poor radar controls. As for protests on the streets carried by indigenous organizations like CONAIE, cities like Guayaquil, Manta and Loja will not be affected; but Quito and many highways in the sierra region will be. So far, they had not announced any action against Lasso´s goberment, but just as precaution, major travel agencies are booking tourists in hotels near Quito (Tababela) airport. If you are planing a visit to the Galapagos Islands there´s no problem. As for the general crime situation, avoid at all costs going to Guayaquil and Esmeraldas.
a handful of billionaires are using psychologists and the media to fuel racism in the USA.Theyre using it to distract us from a cbdc that will allow them to control every aspect of our lives
My family first came to Ecuador in 1974 when General Guillermo Rodríguez Lara was head of the country. He was overthrown in 1976 and replaced by a military junta. Ecuador returned to a democratic form of government in 1979. Then President Roldos died in a plane crash in 1981 that many believe was not an accident. Then Bucaram, Mauad and Gutiérrez all were removed before their terms ended. The last 50 years have seen a lot of political turmoil. But Ecuador's people are resilient and keep going through each crisis. Pray for this beautiful country.
Not much has changed right ??
Sir, Rodriguez Lara carried out a coup, his illegitimate power was handed over to the military junta to reform the dictatorship into an oligarchy of state parties, which for all intents and purposes are a single party, substantially fascist with different acronyms. Democracy cannot be granted by a tyrant, nor be determined by constituted power, without the original and absolute constituent power of the people. That is why I have explained before that in Ecuador there has not been a formal democracy, with checks and balances, and an electoral system that truly guarantees the political representation of the governed before the state, which are the two inseparable elements of formal democracy, even for a single second.
@@abbacomtek Exactly.
U forgot Correa . He lasted 10 years as President.
@@Newworld1492 Correa is still there, its non-constitution and its electoral law that prevents civil society from electing their representatives by themselves is in force. All Ecuadorian politicians from 1979 to this day are disloyal to the nation, they lie saying that there is power-cracy of the people-demos, demos-cracy, when theres es party-cracy only, and the entire system is designed so that corruption is systemic, with impunity. Lasso has used those laws to gain the uncontrollable power they grant to whoever rules. He is Correa's partner in the great lie of democracy, the Lasso government is full of Correa's people, the same in the judiciary in all corners of the state. Between Correa, Lasso and Nebot, they divide up the territory and the state loot like a cake, there is a consensus among them to repeat "democracy" like parrots seeking to make a lie true by dint of repeating it, seeking to legitimize themselves, claim moral authority -the Roman auctoritas, the social perception that something is fair - which they all lack.
Not only in Ecuador turmoil all over the world…
Actually no! USA is listed as 175 in the safety index. The safest country is japan! a country of 175 million people and zero murders. why? all guns were banned and destroyed. Same with Iceland same with other European countries.
@@climeaware4814 Iceland number one Japan number ten.
Depend where you live in atheism USA.
@@celestecarrera2963 FYI, easy Google search. 90% of the highest homicide rate cities are in Bible Belt/Republican states.
@@climeaware4814 Japan population is approx. 125 million and the country recorded 853 murders last year. Humans have killed each other long before guns were invented. Many other tools suffice. It's the mindset of humans that is the problem.😢😢
I’ve been searching many groups and many videos for different countries, and for a long time, and let me tell you this; NONE, zilch, zero have been the same as Ecuador groups and RUclips videos. None! I find more class, more information, more of everything about Ecuador through my research and that’s mostly why I fell in love with it. While other groups and videos have been cheesy, rude, useless and I’m being honest. Thank you guys ❤️
Ditto
Thanks for addressing the current political situation in Ecuador. Your content is informative and entertaining. We always enjoy what you post and like the diverse subjects.
Hoping for the best for all you peace loving Ecuadorians.
Hola Amelia and JP. I have been traveling in Latin America for the past year and I am presently in Cuenca. I enjoy your channel and appreciate your content. Be well!
Hi guys, thanks for sharing. I just had a Spanish class with a teacher in Cuenca and she was saying that it's too dangerous for her to go out after dark. She was sad about the situation for women there. I appreciate that you share the truth about what's happening there.
Yep, gotta love the TWO no-skip ads in the middle of Amelia’s sentence about freaking YT ads… 🙄 😂 GREAT explanation of the political situation, thanks!! ❤
I wish we would have a death cross here in the states....
Right 😂!
I taught u do. Impeachment. As far as dissolving the congress i dont know.
It would be interesting to see who’d even be left to run since the only choices are OLD white men!
Very interesting Amelia and JP! Thanks so much for the info and lessons on what's happening in Ecuador. I'm also glad to see you can talk about these issues openly without concern or fear.
Can’t believe you get “haters” … you’re completely neutrally informative … what is there to “hate”? That’s insane …
Thanks for the informative video and not ignoring the news, unlike other youtubers
Really curious why you haven't been anywhere east of the Pan Am highway. You are missing so much! Half of Ecuador actually. Especially Baños de Aqua Santa. One of the most incredible places on earth. I am a Canadian have lived here now for 4 years. I have been practically everywhere else in Ecuador as well....with few exceptions.
I noticed JP wears a wedding band, but Amelia isn't wearing one in this video. Is this for security reasons? I ask because when my husband and I were visiting Cuenca, walking down the street in El Centro just as the stores were closing, I noticed a man walking the other way purposely look at my left hand. I had a creepy feeling it was his way of judging how much money we had; maybe scoping us out as a potential mugging target. Bottom line: I'm wondering if it's unsafe for a woman (or man) to wear a wedding ring that is more than a simple white gold band in public, in a place like Cuenca? Many expat women have wedding rings with diamonds. Some men may have gold bands that are bold and patterned. Are these types of wedding rings considered ostentatious and therefore a bad idea? If so, what should we do instead? Thank you for your thoughts on this!
I’ve been wondering the same.
A friend told me his wife does not wear her diamond ring out on a regular day. Only for special occasions or with family. When we visited Ecuador last month, from AZ, I just wore a simple gold band and husband didn't wear one at all.
Best advice is to wear a silicone band when travelling or in areas of higher crime.
glad to see you guys are riding it out in good nature
Hi JP and Amelia, glad to sew that you guys are well . That's what governments need to do what you guys do , and that's speak and want better of their country and their people , I believe that every person that gets to become a lider in the country should love and want the best for their country and its people, hope you still love Ecuador as much or more than the first time you set foot in Ecuador ,take care ❤
Thanks for the update!
Just early last night in Montañita three gunmen shot up a local restaurant (locals) and killed around 8 people and wounding others (kids were also present. Sad.
Good report, thanks much. Economy here in Northern California has been difficult since before the covid lock down. So I'm looking for better situations. Thanks again.
Viva ECUADOR, ECUADOR, ECUADOR!
I have found that not thinking you will find the "right place" to live eases the mind and allows you to just live.Is'nt that the point?
Thank you for giving us a knowledge of what's going on in Equador!
Amelia and JP, I agree with you that people get burned out with politics.
The long term peoples is that this widespread show of apathy amongst the citizens of any given country allows for the politicians to spend less time and effort doing for the citizens and spend more time doing to the citizens and for themselves.
I give you the USA as a leading example of what 60+ years of political apathy will morph into. And that’s with a US Constitution that is the best on earth at protecting the citizens and limiting of power available to the politicians.
In general, apathy and the promotion of it can not have positive results for the citizenry.
" And that’s with a US Constitution that is the best on earth at protecting the citizens and limiting of power available to the politicians." ... u r kidding right ??
@@harryballs7029
Have you ever read the three founding documents of the USA?
In their entirety? Do you understand them?
They have been circumvented by corrupt politicians for many years. Not just because politicians will do what they do, but because the American citizens are apathetic and allow the politicians to get away with bits and pieces. Over the years, these bits and pieces add up.
So to answer your question, No I’m not kidding, the words on the paper are there. It’s up to us to enforce them.
Loving your newsletter! 🥰
Glad to hear that!
1st time watcher to the Live Stream, very enjoyable! Thanks. P.S. Can't wait to start my course.
Thank you for your update. The Correa hang over is taking Lasso out.
I don’t care about anyone’s politics, no matter what country we’re talking about. I only care about if I can find a physical hobby-based group I can join and talk with.
Haha, I thought we could be thrown off for discussing politics! Good idea to have dry voting with no drinking. Intriguing. Thanks for keeping this to 45 minutes. That is my limit of attention for livestreams!
You're not going to escape what's coming upon this earth. Blessings!
True
Politics: it's a dirty job, and some people like to get dirty, in every way.
Another shooting . This time in Montañita last night. 6 dead and 6 injured.
Panama would be a great choice for a second residency
The information you gives is great and much appreciated
Glad it was helpful!
I was wondering now that Ecuador has their new president what's the vibe? Are the people hopeful. I really wish the woman would have won. It would have been nice to move to a country with a woman President. Ya I am a woman. Thank you for sharing all you do with us. It's so helpful. Also another question not about politics. I never see anyone riding bikes in your videos. We love to ride our bikes instead of walking. Is it safe to ride a bicycle? Seemed like the sidewalks are big enough for pedestrians and cycles. We ride on the side walks when there are no bike lanes in town. It's our favorite way to get around, run errands and shop.
Hi. Thank you for all you do. I have one question because I can’t finding the video where you recommend shot stay place in Cuenca . Plz if you have a chance let me know what place is it
Blessings let you be well and let the Ecuadoreans settle down. May peace prevail everywhere.
I'm with you! CALM!!!!! There is change required for this beautiful country.
My wife is Ecuadorian, we live in Israel and the situation here is very similar, in about two months we will arrive in Ecuador to open a business, I hope we are not mistaken😬
Best of luck to you. Where in Ecuador?
Best luck 🙏 Ecuadorian people are resilient, so you'll see business being open anyway
As long as they don't vote in a Marxist government everything will be ok
@@ambrosejoseph4843 thanx man, My wife's sister has a restaurant in Cuenca so for starters we will go there
@@golanheights9000 איזה מחמם את הלב לשמוע פירגון חבר יקר
Curiously, if many candidates as you speculate may happen, don't run for office and by leaving vacancies, what happens to those seats. Also, if no one runs for president does Lasso keep his office?
You 2 are hilarious and having lived there for 3 years, you are great.
I enjoy your informative and fun videos, I might visit in the future, and my idea is Urugay, Argentina, Panama, Ecuador, from the US, not sure the order yet...
I love your comments you've been very knology about what's happening in our country.
Thank you, you both are great, charming and very informative!
thank you
Hi guys. Sorry for another comment. I’m not sure if you’ve done a video on banking in Ecuador. If you haven’t, I’d love to find out. I want to know the best method of opening a bank account, what’s the safest bank, what’s the best method of transferring money from a Canadian or US account that won’t cost an arm and a leg, and how you did it when you just arrived in Ecuador. I guess the last part of my question (Your own experience as a new person arriving in Ecuador) may clear my confusion, because it is really confusing. Did you hire someone to help you out? Could you please do a video on that?
They have a video (or videos) on that. Check out their playlist.
@@D_Marrenalv there are a lot of videos and my search for “Banking” keyword didn’t really get a specific result. Maybe because the title of the video isn’t about banking. Anyway, I really don’t have the time to check every video. There should be one that’s specifically for banking, or any questions related to someone who hasn’t been there and is new to money related issues. If you have the link by any chance, then please share it with me.
So its interesting to hear about the upcoming elections and the possible run-offs, especially since I am planning to spend September there for an exploratory trip. Now I can't decide if I should keep planning or pull the plug on this teip. Any thoughts on that?. What would you do?
Also, I'd like to visit Quito, Cuenta and Manta. Is it better to start in the mountains and move to the coast or vice versa to allow for adjustment to the altitude?
Ive lived here for 11 years and can tell you that most tourists start in Quito and the higher areas and travel down to Cuenca and /or Guayaquil and finish off with some days relaxing by the sea.
First *impressions* are always important, so I agree with talmadge..
Arrive and start your visit to Ecuador in the beautiful cooler and greener Sierra -- the Highland cities of the Andes (Quito, Cuenca, Loja and everything in between), and work your way down to the Coast. Be careful, however, in Guayaquil; there are touristy & pretty parts in that city --particularly nearer to the Riverfront (Malecon) and in the heart of the modern downtown (and there are some nice walkable suburbs there too, and Guayaquileans are generally outgoing), but otherwise be careful there, especially in non-touristy areas.
When you end up on the Coast, end up at a nice calm beach town with good local food and a good sunset and ocean waves (avoid Salinas in their hotter & crowded high season). Contact, for example, BilDev Tours, based in Cuenca, way before your trip to Ecuador.. the owner has a website and speaks English very well. They focus mainly on the Highlands, but they also have good knowledge & info on the whats/wheres/& hows of the Coast.
@@D_Marrenalv thank you so much for the info and suggestions.
@@talmadge1926 thank you for the suggestion.
I spent a lot of time in Guayaquil which is O.K., but I much prefer Quito. Great in the mountains.
Very nicely explained . Looking forward to such topics .
Thanks for the info and updates.
I know you enjoyed Medellín. I’m biased as I live here, but maybe worth considering trying it here.
The dry voting period stems from the time when politicians would buy the campesino, mostly, vote with liquor. Today they just use $, so the idea doesn't hold water. If you want to get drunk for the voting weekend just buy your hooch before Friday.
They do not need to do that, the dominant parties control the National Electoral Council, corruption is not an accident but a factor of the government, the system could not function without it, so that power is distributed by rotation, presumably managing the results, they they count the votes, they decide who wins according to the consensus-distribution of the state loot that they arrange, that's all. The recent crisis between parliament and the government has nothing to do with the interests of the nation, but with the "equitable" distribution of the state's loot. The rubbish of lesser rank law called "constitution" does not determine the checks and balances, on the contrary it unites them, it gives the government the legislative initiative, the executive legislates and the legislature approves prior distribution of loot, democracy is a great farce That the people, mired in supine political ignorance, legitimize with the compulsory vote, even if they vote "null", it counts to maintain the legitimized system, that is the great tragedy of Ecuador.
How are things after the recent earthquake?
So other than not flashing expensive jewelry and other obvious things how do you avoid pickpockets? Can you wear your watch in public and what's the best way to carry money and other items you need, especially as a tourist? Is there a video you can direct me to or more info? Thank you.
I have pants and shorts that have front zipper pockets and a few different size packs (backpack, cross body) from Pacsafe that are difficult to quickly open. Depending on the country I'll just wear a $25 digital watch for checking the time so I don't need to get my phone out quite as often.
I found a tailer/seamstress and had Velcro sewed on the pockets of all of my shorts and pants. Always keep your phone and wallet in a front pocket. Make sure you have zipper or Velcro on your jacket pockets as well.
Excellent video. Thank you for loving Ecuador for much.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hello from Cotacachi. If the US dollar crashes, what will happen to the North American expats and the Ecuadorian economy?
I like to know too
excellent question
@@icu64x Thanks Pat and Melda. I live in Ecuador and I´m quite concerned about whatś happening with the debt ceiling in the states as I live on Social Security.
I'm wondering this too! What about the talk of the us dollar moving to digital currency, what happens then.
Nothing good. With the IMF supporting Equador with the USD, the economy would crash.
Talking about growing a garden, have you had experience with snakes, other critters? How frequent are these things in the areas you have lived?
I am in southern Ecuador and there are quite a few terciopelo snakes. Very poisonous. Today I saw the most beautiful florescent green snake cross my patio. Not poisonous. So Yes, there are snakes here on top of the mountain in Malacatos where I am located.
@@ElCirculoTheCircle Dios mío!
Thanks! I’m with you both about being utterly fatigued with politics.
No evidence of any turmoil here in beautiful Cuenca.
no alcohol with voting? Thats the right way to do it! And if it was possible, no illegal drugs either. Thanks.
I am from the US, and relocated to Cuenca three months ago, since being here i have found the Ecuadorian people generally ignorant with no manners at all.. I hear you guys saying the people here are such pleasant folks, I’m sorry but i very much disagree with you
Hey we live in super tropical rainforest of south east Ecuador, there's a few vegan communities here for over 7 years (one newer about 2+ years now) and there's at least 30 of us total, and we want to grow our communities!!
many of us that live here full time and have long term visas, residencies etc and own the land here
Can you share more - location, link to a Facebook or WhatsApp group, etc?
The crime in Guayaquil seems to be confined to certain areas in the Southern neighbourhoods. . .not in the others. Guayaquil is mostly still safe as far as I can tell from my friends who live in the city center.
Correct
@@Newworld1492WHAT ?????
@@abbacomtek what u said about Guayaquil. Only certain areas are gangs realated crimes not trust aeras. Those areas are fairly safe.
God bless you guys are great.
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Where are you living now (May 23, 2023)?
What is a desirable mountain town to consider if one is a newcomer to Ecuador and prefer cool weather?
Their are 2 locations for Pickleball in Cuenca.
When I heard about this, my first thought was... someone's stirring the pot, there too?!! Good Lord. Will stay tuned to 'Redacted' (M-Th 4pE, 9p out of Porto) to see if they report some insight.
Thanks for yours.
Democracy is walking a tight rope right now in Ecuador. It could go either way. Look at Lasso's decrees :(
Democracy is waking a tight rope in the US and in other parts of the world
Perhaps the "Death Crusade" is a better translation? What do you think?
Correct. It's 'crusade'. Cross is 'la cruz'.
@@julianathompson8623 The term "muerte cruzada", as it used here in Ecuador in reference to the article in the constitution, is interpreted as "death cross".
Mutual death or something similar and not so literal would actually better a better translation.
@@billobrien4680 it is also a common term in Technical Analysis of the stock market and such. It’s called a “Death Cross” not a Cross of Death in English.
I love the fact Ecuadorians have the right to protest, this right was all but taken away from people in US in the 60s when the government shutdown collage students for protesting the Vietnam war.
Now a days all protests if they are allowed, are very organized and controlled and seldom have anything to do with peoples true heart felt desires or objections on one thing or another and usually just represent special interest groups.
What are the issues dividing the President and the National Assembly?
Ecuador has been extremely divided, politically speaking, since 2008. There were always issues, but it got really bad in that year. The division is similar to what we've seen in the US since 2016. The current division is still being fueled by a former Ecuadorian president. Just as in the US, Ecuador used to have a tradition where former presidents would be apolitical and let the current administration "do its thing" without interference. Division has been fueled by this individual since 2017.
@@scooterdude17 you didn’t answer the question.
@@tomschmid582 Sorry, I addressed it in a comment further down.
My wife and I are FINALLY going to EC. She became convinced after watching your videos. Thank You!!!
Lol just when you mentioned RUclips spamming you with ads, one popped up!
We only want a peaceful country. Obviously Lasso didn't do any to help building a better country
We all want peace and stability, but as JP said, it's both sides. Lasso was not allowed to be an effective president. He was "kneecapped" from day 1. It's very similar to what happened in the previous US administration.
@@scooterdude17 No, Lasso is a corrupted banker who is only objective is his interest $$$$$$$$. If u look at his past I’ll find out he was one of the responsible of EL FERIADO BANCARIO that dark yrs if 1999 when Ecuador lost its currency .
My Friend has been in central snd south america for many decades and he just left Ecuador because he said the gangs are taking over? He even sent me videos he had taken.
Gans r taken over because of Lasso. Security is not a priority to him.
Unhappiness with an Italian government office in last 50 years where candidates ran no one voted and office left infilled voters said government had never ran so well with an infilled office.
I believe that, it’s better not to have big govt
grew up in Quito in the '60s.. we had scheduled 'riot' days in our school calender..
I’m retired living in Manta and wondering which city is safer to live in?
I say Cuenca, but then I never go out past 7 PM. I do everything in daylight. Cuenca is cooler so I'm checking out Guayaquil and the coast, Ayampe. Who knows? just be careful. It's crazy everywhere.
Wiseman: Cuenca, Loja, Ibarra and a few other Andean cities are generally safer -- far safer -- than Guayaquil and some other cities of The Coast.
Do you find that living in Ecuador, with multiple parties, has a less divided population than here in the US? I maintain that our two party system here in the US is responsible for our terrible political division.
No matter the result in the elections, little things will change in Ecuador. Hopefully the crime rate will decrease once borders are secure as we get lots sof iligal substances from Colombia to be exported throughout the world by sea and air due to poor radar controls.
As for protests on the streets carried by indigenous organizations like CONAIE, cities like Guayaquil, Manta and Loja will not be affected; but Quito and many highways in the sierra region will be. So far, they had not announced any action against Lasso´s goberment, but just as precaution, major travel agencies are booking tourists in hotels near Quito (Tababela) airport.
If you are planing a visit to the Galapagos Islands there´s no problem.
As for the general crime situation, avoid at all costs going to Guayaquil and Esmeraldas.
"Two party system in the US"!? That's funny!
couldn't agree more, it's a duopoly, two sides of the same coin.
I think muerte crusada in english is mutual death.
Crossed death.
Hi lady!
I liked Lasso campaign offer about protecting Galápagos. I think he managed to work on that in this short time
Are you guys a news organization?
LOL no, American expats
“The future is unknown” - Unknown Hinson
Uhhh real Democracy
Does Ecuador have a libertarian party?
Nice couple.
What about legalization of guns in ECUADOR . Love you guys.... from CO
Do Ecuadorians protest taxs being to high like Colombians do?
I found Ecuadorian restaurant food to be unhealthy. Fruit was awesome!
@@golanheights9000 aprovecha 👌
If Ecuador has classism and racism then that will have to be grappled with in governing. I hope Ecuador can do better than the usa.
a handful of billionaires are using psychologists and the media to fuel racism in the USA.Theyre using it to distract us from a cbdc that will allow them to control every aspect of our lives
a more democratic system !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Guess where the greatest poverty rates and greatest shootings occre? SE usa and new Mexico. not sure if party affiliation has anything to do with it.
I would love to buy your Ecuador Relocation ECourse but I just can't afford $330 😞
"Political turmoil"....what is new?
Boo-keh-leh, right.
I wonder if some of the crime is due to economic downturn due to COVID-19.
So it's not just the U.S.
That's right, it's in all countries in varying degrees (except in dictatorships where there's only one "choice").
I prefer Amelia as President...of Ecuador..
To me it means that both parties in the government die and the country has to start fresh🤨