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Vitamins and supplements are a waste of money for most people and can actually harm your health
By Mark Waghorn Vitamins and supplements that countless people take to improve their health are just a waste of money, a new study contends. Researchers from Northwestern University say their health benefits are mainly in the mind and some may even do more harm than good. According to the CDC,… Read more »
Correista effort to impeach Lasso fails in Assembly
An effort by the Correista Union of Hope (UNES) in the National Assembly to impeach President Guillermo Lasso failed Friday when the Social Christian and Democratic Left parties announced they oppose the move. In a statement released at 7 a.m., UNES said that the Assembly should move immediately to remove… Read more »
Fights break out at Cuenca roadblocks as anti-strike sentiment grows; City warns against ‘vigilante’ groups; No bus service Friday but tram will run
Police were called to the scene of at least three disturbances late Thursday as some Cuenca residents attempted to dismantle roadblocks on city streets. Several fist fights were reported as pro- and anti-strike supporters clashed. At the Tres Puentes redondel at Av. Solando, rocks were thrown when several drivers began… Read more »
Mayors propose humanitarian corridors; Government and strikers are still far apart; Where to buy veggies and meats; Public space ordinances developed
Jueves, 23/6/2022 Hola, Todos – Actividades – Titular – Diálogo, entrampado; la gente clama paz (Dialogue, stuck; people clamor for peace) – See today’s (Thursday) article in CHL for story. <If you know where and when to shop you can still get veggies and meat. SuperMaxi is not your only… Read more »
Vaccines and prior Covid infection don’t protect against infection from new Omicron subvariants
By Jacqueline Howard Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 appear to escape antibody responses among both people who had previous Covid-19 infection and those who have been fully vaccinated and boosted, according to new data from researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, of Harvard Medical School. However, Covid-19 vaccination is… Read more »
Government calls Thursday’s protests ‘peaceful’ just hours before they turn violent; Public is tired of strike; Concern grows for Cuenca food supply
Commenting early Thursday afternoon, Government Minister Francisco Jiménez, said that day 11 of the nationwide indigenous strike was “the most peaceful” since protests began on June 13. “The marches in Quito have been orderly and without major incidents today,” he said. “This is how disputes between the government and social… Read more »
Government rejects Conaie ‘demilitarization’ demand, assesses riot damage in Quito and Puyo; Bus and tram service to resume Thursday in Cuenca
Government Minister Francisco Jimenez says he and President Guillermo Lasso are reviewing the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities’ response to its offer to begin negotiations but said it cannot comply with the demand to “demilitarize” Quito or revoke the state of emergency. At the 10-day mark, Conaie’s anti-government strike has disrupted… Read more »
The ‘odyssey’ of navigating protest roadblocks; Food prices rise from shortages; Cañari militants up in arms; Inti Raymi promotes peace & reconciliation
Miércoles, 22/6/2022 Hola, Todos – Actividades – Pintura y música se incluye en agenda cultural de la U. (Painting and music are included in the cultural agenda of the U.) – The department of Culture of the U. of Cuenca is presenting an exhibit and concert. The show, “El amor… Read more »
Strike begins to take a toll on Cuenca: A protester is found dead at a Tarqui roadblock; Bus and tram service suspended; Stores short of some food items
Although Cuenca has escaped the disruption and violence suffered by other major cities during the first nine days of the indigenous anti-government strike, that appeared to be changing Wednesday. Early Wednesday morning, a protester died at roadblock on the Pan American highway in Tarqui after police fired tear gas to… Read more »
Ransomware attack on Costa Rica demonstrates the growing power of cybercriminals
By Alan Suderman and Ben Fox Teachers unable to get paychecks. Tax and customs systems paralyzed. Health officials unable to access medical records or track the spread of COVID-19. A country’s president declaring war against foreign hackers saying they want to overthrow the government. For two months now, Costa Rica… Read more »