Podcasts about Quito

Bolivia's Cerro Rico has been spewing out tons of silver for centuries. It was the economic bellows of the Spanish Revolution, whose lust for the precious metal came at the price of some eight million slaves. Some of the empire's earliest gangs formed around the Cerro. They were called ‘Jukus,' and one man stood above (or below) them all. Today's there's another, modern silver rush at Cerro Rico — and it's being led by the green energy revolution. EVs, wind turbines and data centers are all hungry for silver. Its price has almost quadrupled. That has brought a new wave of organized crime to Bolivia. This time they're smart, and armed. And the only people holding them back are a band of women packing nothing but dogs and sticks of dynamite. But Bolivia isn't alone. The race for rare-earth minerals has drawn cartels to mines across Latin America, killing miners and taking over entire operations from Quito to Cali. This documentary-style episode digs into organized crime's newest trend — and shows how dirty clean energy really is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NotiMundo al Día - Daniela Valarezo - Gobierno asume control de la videovigilancia en Quito by FM Mundo 98.1

Hay hospitales donde los pacientes no son los únicos que recorren los pasillos durante la noche.

00:00 Intro00:55 Estudiantes de la Plata vs U Católica de Chile02:17 Rosario Central vs Corinthians03:48 Deportes Tolima vs Independiente del Valle04:16 Flamengo vs Cruzeiro05:54 Liga de Quito vs Mirassol08:40 Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras09:43 Fluminense vs Independiente de Rivadavia11:04 Platense vs Coquimbo Unido11:39 Cuartos de Final06:07 Semifinales19:24 Final

Brugada participará en jornada de reforestación en Tláhuac Aseguran 10 millones de cigarrillos apócrifos en MichoacánEcuador y Argentina firman acuerdos de cooperaciónMás información en nuestro Podcast#grc

NotiMundo al Día - Washington Martínez - Operativos de control y gestión de la movilidad en Quito by FM Mundo 98.1

El presidente de Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, anunció el despliegue de 4.000 policías y militares en Quito, en respuesta al recrudecimiento de la violencia que afecta al país. La decisión llega tras hechos de alto impacto, como el hallazgo de un cuerpo decapitado colgado de un puente en la capital, y se suma a la estrategia de seguridad implementada desde la declaratoria de conflicto armado interno en 2024. ¿Bastará la estrategia de militarización para contener la violencia o pondrá bajo presión al sistema judicial y las garantías de los derechos humanos? Lo analizamos en El Debate de France 24.

NotiMundo Estelar - Roque Sevilla, Plan de protección de Quito, ¿estamos a tiempo de rescatar a la capital? by FM Mundo 98.1

NotiMundo al Día - Estefanía Grunauer - Plan de Protección de Quito by FM Mundo 98.1

NotiMundo A La Carta - Arturo Moscoso, Plan de Protección de Quito, ¿cómo va la capital? by FM Mundo 98.1

#ElGranMusical | Fernando Carrión. 4000 Policías y militares resguardan Quito como parte del plan de seguridad del Gobierno by FM Mundo 98.1

NotiMundo al Día - Juan Carlos Rueda - Gobierno anuncia Plan de Protección de Quito by FM Mundo 98.1

NotiMundo A La Carta - Esteban Cárdenas, Incendios forestales en Quito, ¿quemas ilegales? by FM Mundo 98.1

️ Mi setup y herramientas → https://amzn.to/4fN2dMG Las ciudades hacen cuentas. Los hoteles preparan habitaciones. Los comercios esperan nuevos clientes. Una asamblea en Quito podría dejar unos 15 millones de dólares de beneficio. Pero tranquilos: esto no es un negocio. En este vídeo repasamos las últimas noticias relacionadas con los Testigos de Jehová, los acontecimientos ocurridos en Honduras y las curiosas normas y recomendaciones de las asambleas: comida preparada en casa, hoteles seleccionados por la organización y poco margen para que cada asistente decida libremente. Todos parecen ganar con las asambleas. La pregunta es: ¿también ganan los Testigos que las pagan y las llenan? Si quieres APOYAR mi trabajo: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emma_mene Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/elrincondeemma Únete a mi canal!!: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emma_mene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgranmene/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@el_rincon_de_emma Facebook: El Rincón de Emma Twitter:https://twitter.com/elrincondeemma2 ⚔️Discord: https://discord.gg/3tb93kf82p Spotify: El rincón de Emma Ivoox: https://tinyurl.com/y3glwygw Canal de covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1iPF7GOeM2vUjfhmpH33g ➡️Canal de directos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8wZews2vAwvtLzjc4tKcQ Correo de contacto: elrincondeemmadirecto@gmail.com

NotiMundo al Día - Freddy Sarzosa - Ola de hechos violentos en Quito by FM Mundo 98.1

#ElGranMusical | Diego Pérez. Inseguridad y violencia en Quito. ¿Qué está pasando? by FM Mundo 98.1

NotiMundo al Día - Bernardo Abad - Concejo de Quito aprueba ampliación de vías en el Parque Bicentenario by FM Mundo 98.1

Estados Unidos ejecuta una nueva ola de ataques aéreos contra Irán tras las agresiones con misiles a sus tropas en Oriente Medio; La Policía investiga el hallazgo de un cuerpo decapitado colgado en un puente de la avenida Simón Bolívar en Quito como parte de un ajuste de cuentas entre bandas; El actor británico Tom Chadbon, recordado por sus roles en ‘Juego de Tronos' y ‘Doctor Who', fallece a los 80 años; La organización del Tour de Francia publica un emotivo video homenaje para destacar el segundo título de montaña conquistado por Richard Carapaz

El presidente paraguayo Santiago Peña cumple una visita oficial en Quito para reunirse con Daniel Noboa y firmar acuerdos bilaterales; Un operativo antidrogas al sur de Guayaquil deriva en enfrentamiento armado y deja dos detenidos con 51 kilos de droga; Elon Musk asegura que el avance de la inteligencia artificial y la robótica hará que el dinero pierda su valor antes de 2036; Sebastián Beccacece defiende su proceso con la Selección de Ecuador pese a la eliminación ante México en el Mundial; Un documental de la BBC expone graves acusaciones de presunta conducta sexual delictiva contra el actor y músico Jared Leto

NotiMundo Estelar - Alondra Enríquez, Precandidatos en Quito, ¿qué se opina en las redes? by FM Mundo 98.1

NotiMundo A La Carta - Daniela Chacón, ¿Cómo está Quito? by FM Mundo 98.1

Hier, dimanche 26 juillet 2026, Brasilia a rappelé son ambassadeur à Buenos Aires. L'ambassadeur argentin au Brésil, lui, a été convoqué par le ministère des Affaires étrangères brésilien. À l'origine de cette dispute entre les deux voisins, il y a les propos tenus par Javier Milei ce week-end. Samedi, à Sao Paulo, lors de l'investiture de Flavio Bolsonaro comme candidat des conservateurs à la présidentielle d'octobre, le président argentin d'extrême droite a traité son homologue brésilien de gauche de « voleur », sans le nommer. Javier Milei s'en est aussi pris au juge de la Cour suprême brésilienne, Alexandre de Moraes. Dimanche, Javier Milei en a remis une couche. Il a accusé le Brésil, mais aussi le Mexique et le Parti démocrate des États-Unis d'être responsable d'une « campagne anti-argentine ». Les autorités brésiliennes n'ont pas apprécié ce qu'elles qualifient de « propos offensants » et elles l'ont fait savoir. Les relations entre Lula et Javier Milei n'ont jamais été bonnes. Mais jamais auparavant - jamais même depuis le retour de la démocratie dans les deux pays - la situation n'avait été aussi tendue, explique Marine de La Moissonnière, journaliste au service international de RFI. Haïti : élections présidentielle et législatives le 13 décembre En Haïti, s'achemine-t-on, du moins sur le papier, vers l'organisation des élections ? Ce week-end, le Conseil électoral provisoire a transmis au gouvernement un nouveau calendrier électoral. Le premier tour des élections présidentielle et législatives est fixé au 13 décembre prochain. Dans ce document, l'organe électoral prévoit également la publication des résultats définitifs le 7 mars 2027. Un calendrier qui suscite déjà des réactions à Port-au-Prince. Si certains citoyens disent attendre ces scrutins, d'autres se montrent très sceptiques. Correspondance de Peterson Luxama. À lire aussiHaïti : «Sans sécurité, les élections ne seront qu'un leurre» La tenue des élections est évidemment conditionnée à un retour au calme dans le pays. Or, on en est loin. L'insécurité s'étend notamment dans l'Artibonite. Jean-Denis, une localité de Petite-Rivière, est désormais complètement assiégée après l'attaque du gang Gran Grif, fin mars, et la prise de contrôle d'un axe stratégique. Début juin, les groupes armés sont passés à une nouvelle étape en érigeant un mur qui empêche désormais les quelques habitants qui n'ont pas pu fuir d'entrer et de sortir librement de la zone. Cette situation accentue l'isolement de la population et soulève de sérieuses interrogations sur la capacité des autorités à sécuriser les voies d'accès. Dossier signé Ronel Paul. À lire aussiHaiti : les habitants racontent l'horreur de l'attaque de gang dans l'Artibonite Équateur : comment enseigner la culture indigène pour éviter sa disparition ? L'éducation interculturelle et bilingue est une obligation constitutionnelle en Équateur. Ces écoles ne sont pas installées seulement à la campagne, dans les communautés rurales, mais aussi dans les grandes villes où de très nombreux indigènes ont dû migrer pour chercher du travail et fuir la pauvreté. Il existe 14 écoles et collèges interculturels à Quito, la capitale équatorienne, mais une sort vraiment du lot et est considérée comme un exemple par les autorités, celle de Yachay Wasi que notre correspondant Eric Samson a visitée. À lire aussiEquateur: quand des écoles défendent les langues indigènes Le journal de la 1ère En Guyane, des chefs coutumiers sont en mission pour identifier des terres ancestrales.

Since 1976, Pastor Craig Loewen has served as a youth pastor, radio missionary in Quito, Ecuador, Christian camp staff member, and as churchSenior Pastor. Having retired on Easter Sunday of this year from Heidlersburg Church Of the United Brethren in Christ, he now enjoys pulpit fill and other forms of Christian ministry. He has performed […]

NotiMundo Al Día - Andrea Flores, siniestros de tránsito en Quito dejan fallecidos y heridos by FM Mundo 98.1

NotiMundo Al Día - Diego Garrido, revisión tarifaria del transporte público en Quito by FM Mundo 98.1

NotiMundo A La Carta - Claudia Merchán, Cultura y Seguridad en el Metro de Quito, ¿qué dicen las cifras? by FM Mundo 98.1

NotiMundo A La Carta - Claudia Merchán, Cultura y Seguridad en el Metro de Quito, ¿qué dicen las cifras? by FM Mundo 98.1

La organización Human Rights Watch publicó un informe en el que acusa a Estados Unidos de atacar lanchas en las costas de Ecuador; con la colaboración del gobierno de Noboa, con al menos ocho desaparecidos, dentro de la lucha contra el crimen organizado. La organización de derechos humanos ha documentado dos ataques en el pacífico a embarcaciones pesqueras que tuvieron lugar entre enero y marzo. Una tercera lancha desapareció con los ocho tripulantes. Algunos de los detenidos fueron torturados, denuncia Juanita Goebertus directora para las Americas de Human Rights Watch. “El informe documenta cuatro incidentes distintos, uno terrestre en la frontera entre Ecuador y Colombia, donde resultó en la detención arbitraria de cuatro colombianos, que fueron además torturados por miembros del ejército ecuatoriano”, indicó agregando que también fueron golpeados, les pusieron electrochoques con agua. Según la denuncia también se les acusó de “ haber hecho intentos de una supuesta ejecución falsa, decirles que les iban a arrancar las uñas o que les iban a cortar dedos. Y luego estas cuatro personas fueron liberadas”, aseguró. La organización denuncia detenciones arbitrarias dentro de la campaña militar conjunta entre Washington y Quito para luchar contra el crimen organizado. El gobierno de Donald Trump inició los ataques contra esas presuntas narcolanchas en septiembre, primero en aguas del caribe, luego en el pacífico. EE.UU. ha negado cualquier responsabilidad en los ataques.  “Básicamente estos tres incidentes siguen un mismo modus operandi, vigilancia previa de las lanchas. 13 testimonios que consistentemente narran los mismos hechos, vieron la bandera de Estados Unidos en la embarcación que los estaba siguiendo, luego ataques con drones, pero tanto Ecuador como Estados Unidos han negado tener participación en los ataques a estas embarcaciones. Sin embargo, recolectamos evidencia tan robusta, tan creíble, que creemos que lo mínimo es que es el Congreso de Estados Unidos indague de manera mucho más detallada y exija respuestas por parte de la administración Trump”. Países como Ecuador han anunciado un refuerzo de su cooperación militar con el pentágono. Goebertus subrayó que “los ciudadanos en América Latina tienen derecho a vivir libres del crimen organizado y por supuesto que tienen derecho a políticas de seguridad efectiva. Pero si algo nos ha demostrado la historia en América Latina es que no hay que escoger entre seguridad o derechos humanos. Este tipo de atentados pueden ser muy vistosos para vídeos en redes sociales, pero no avanzan realmente en debilitar la capacidad del crimen organizado”. Desde septiembre de 2025 se han producido al menos 50 ataques en el pacífico y el caribe; con un saldo de al menos 215 muertos.

NotiMundo Al Día - Gustavo Chiriboga, operativos interinstitucionales en Quito by FM Mundo 98.1

La organización Human Rights Watch publicó un informe en el que acusa a Estados Unidos de atacar lanchas en las costas de Ecuador; con la colaboración del gobierno de Noboa, con al menos ocho desaparecidos, dentro de la lucha contra el crimen organizado. La organización de derechos humanos ha documentado dos ataques en el pacífico a embarcaciones pesqueras que tuvieron lugar entre enero y marzo. Una tercera lancha desapareció con los ocho tripulantes. Algunos de los detenidos fueron torturados, denuncia Juanita Goebertus directora para las Americas de Human Rights Watch. “El informe documenta cuatro incidentes distintos, uno terrestre en la frontera entre Ecuador y Colombia, donde resultó en la detención arbitraria de cuatro colombianos, que fueron además torturados por miembros del ejército ecuatoriano”, indicó agregando que también fueron golpeados, les pusieron electrochoques con agua. Según la denuncia también se les acusó de “ haber hecho intentos de una supuesta ejecución falsa, decirles que les iban a arrancar las uñas o que les iban a cortar dedos. Y luego estas cuatro personas fueron liberadas”, aseguró. La organización denuncia detenciones arbitrarias dentro de la campaña militar conjunta entre Washington y Quito para luchar contra el crimen organizado. El gobierno de Donald Trump inició los ataques contra esas presuntas narcolanchas en septiembre, primero en aguas del caribe, luego en el pacífico. EE.UU. ha negado cualquier responsabilidad en los ataques.  “Básicamente estos tres incidentes siguen un mismo modus operandi, vigilancia previa de las lanchas. 13 testimonios que consistentemente narran los mismos hechos, vieron la bandera de Estados Unidos en la embarcación que los estaba siguiendo, luego ataques con drones, pero tanto Ecuador como Estados Unidos han negado tener participación en los ataques a estas embarcaciones. Sin embargo, recolectamos evidencia tan robusta, tan creíble, que creemos que lo mínimo es que es el Congreso de Estados Unidos indague de manera mucho más detallada y exija respuestas por parte de la administración Trump”. Países como Ecuador han anunciado un refuerzo de su cooperación militar con el pentágono. Goebertus subrayó que “los ciudadanos en América Latina tienen derecho a vivir libres del crimen organizado y por supuesto que tienen derecho a políticas de seguridad efectiva. Pero si algo nos ha demostrado la historia en América Latina es que no hay que escoger entre seguridad o derechos humanos. Este tipo de atentados pueden ser muy vistosos para vídeos en redes sociales, pero no avanzan realmente en debilitar la capacidad del crimen organizado”. Desde septiembre de 2025 se han producido al menos 50 ataques en el pacífico y el caribe; con un saldo de al menos 215 muertos.

Stijn Schmitz welcomes back Steve Hanke back to the show. Steve Hanke is a Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University. Hanke highlights the two major wars—the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran and the Ukraine war—as critical disruptors of global commodity flows. He notes that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, with Iran controlling it, and the Houthis threaten the Red Sea chokepoint, severely constricting crude and refined product supplies. Russia's cutoff of diesel exports and domestic fuel shortages compound the strain. Oil markets are in backwardation, with spot prices above futures, signaling dangerously low inventories that have cushioned prices so far but are nearing depletion. Hanke warns that once physical inventories run out, oil prices could spike dramatically, potentially later this summer. He advises going long on oil, especially major producers, as a straightforward trade for most investors. On gold, Hanke maintains a bullish outlook, projecting a peak around $6,000 per ounce based on historical ratios to real disposable income. He attributes recent pullbacks to dollar strength and rising interest rates but sees central bank buying as a fundamental driver. He also discusses the pressure on the Fed to monetize debt, which could fuel inflation and support gold. The conversation shifts to the broader commodity supercycle, fueled by deglobalization, underinvestment, and the need for larger precautionary inventories. Copper and tungsten are identified as clear bullish plays due to supply deficits. Hanke notes that high diesel prices are squeezing mining and agriculture, potentially raising output prices. He also touches on dollarization, recommending developing countries adopt the U.S. dollar to expand its use rather than de-dollarize. The interview concludes with Hanke emphasizing the importance of money supply growth as the key determinant of nominal GDP and inflation. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:05 – Key Developments on Radar 00:04:58 – Oil Predictions vs Reality 00:10:53 – Inventory and Flow Analysis 00:14:40 – Crack Spreads and Refining 00:16:27 – Demand Destruction Dynamics 00:20:51 – Anticipated Oil Price Spike 00:22:32 – Long Oil Opportunity 00:27:37 – Gold Bull Market Outlook 00:29:38 – Central Bank Buying Drivers 00:45:54 – Concluding Thoughts Guest Links: X: https://x.com/steve_hanke Website: https://thegoldsentimentreport.com Amazon Book: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Money-Work-Rewrite-Financial/dp/1394257260 Amazon Book: https://www.amazon.com/Capital-Interest-Waiting-Controversies-Additions/dp/3031633970 E-Mail: mailto:hanke@jhu.edu Steve H. Hanke is a Professor of Applied Economics and Founder & Co-Director of the Institute for Applied Economics, Global Health, and the Study of Business Enterprise at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Troubled Currencies Project at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C., a Senior Advisor at the Renmin University of China's International Monetary Research Institute in Beijing, a Special Counselor to the Center for Financial Stability in New York, a contributing editor at Central Banking in London, and a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal's Opinion pages. Prof. Hanke is also a member of the Charter Council of the Society of Economic Measurement and of Euromoney Country Risk's Experts Panel. In the past, Prof. Hanke taught economics at the Colorado School of Mines and at the University of California, Berkeley. He served as a Member of the Governor's Council of Economic Advisors in Maryland in 1976-77, as a Senior Economist on President Reagan's Council of Economic Advisors in 1981-82, and as a Senior Advisor to the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress in 1984-88. Prof. Hanke served as a State Counselor to both the Republic of Lithuania in 1994-96 and the Republic of Montenegro in 1999-2003. He was also an Advisor to the Presidents of Bulgaria in 1997- 2002, Venezuela in 1995-96, and Indonesia in 1998. He played an important role in establishing new currency regimes in Argentina, Estonia, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Ecuador, Lithuania, and Montenegro. Prof. Hanke has also held senior appointments in the governments of many other countries, including Albania, Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates, and Yugoslavia. Prof. Hanke has been awarded honorary doctorate degrees by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, the Universität Liechtenstein, the Universidad San Francisco de Quito, the Free University of Tbilisi, Istanbul Kültür University, Varna Free University, and the D.A. Tsenov Academy of Economics in recognition of his scholarship on exchange-rate regimes. Prof. Hanke and his wife, Liliane, reside in Baltimore and Paris.

El Domingo de la Visión fue un día para recibir alineamiento y dirección sobre lo que el Señor está haciendo en nuestra casa.Mientras vivimos la transición hacia un nuevo tiempo, miramos con gratitud y honra el legado que hemos recibido, y seguimos adelante, caminando hacia todo lo que Dios ha preparado para nosotros como iglesia.

NotiMundo Estelar - Juan Zapata, Múltiples sinietros de tránsito en Quito, ¿hay alguna forma de evitarlos? by FM Mundo 98.1

NotiMundo A La Carta - Estefanía Grunauer, Rechazo a la reforma para el alza de pasajes en Quito, ¿por qué? by FM Mundo 98.1

NotiMundo Al Día - Zadkiel Cárdenas, educación en Quito by FM Mundo 98.1

NotiMundo A La Carta - Gonzalo Criollo, Feria de empleo en Quito by FM Mundo 98.1

NotiMundo al Día - Carlos Celi - Vulnerabilidades de Quito frente a los riesgos sísmicos by FM Mundo 98.1

#ElGranMuscial | Diego Trujillo. Datu Deli apuesta por el segmento premium y abre su Steak House especializado en Quito by FM Mundo 98.1

NotiMundo al Día - Xavier Ordóñez - Fiscalización al uso de las cámaras de videovigilancia en Quito by FM Mundo 98.1

Ecuador Isn't Just a Destination—It's a Fresh Start. What if one trip had the power to completely change the direction of your life? For author Lindsey Goldstein, that's exactly what happened. Long before she became a published novelist, Lindsey spent a gap year living in Ecuador—a decision that shaped not only her love of travel but ultimately inspired her debut novel, Gap Year. In this episode of The Travel Brats Podcast, Lindsey joins us to share how Ecuador became her second home, why she believes it's one of the world's most underrated destinations, and how travel has the power to transform us at any stage of life. Whether you're dreaming of hiking through the Andes, snorkeling in the Galápagos Islands, wandering colorful markets, or simply looking for inspiration to take that first leap into the unknown, this conversation is a reminder that adventure doesn't have an age limit.   Meet Our Guest Lindsey Goldstein is an author, traveler, and lifelong advocate for meaningful travel experiences. After taking a gap year in Ecuador as a teenager, Lindsey returned several times over the years—living in Quito, volunteering in the Galápagos Islands, conducting research, and building lifelong friendships along the way. Those experiences eventually inspired her novel Gap Year, a story about rediscovery, courage, and finding yourself through travel. During our conversation, Lindsey shared not only the inspiration behind the book but also practical advice for anyone considering Ecuador as their next destination.   In This Episode Here's what you'll hear during our conversation: Why Lindsey chose Ecuador for her gap year How living abroad shaped her confidence and independence The real inspiration behind her novel Gap Year Why Ecuador deserves a spot on every travel bucket list Lindsey's favorite destinations throughout Ecuador Solo travel tips and lessons learned Ecuadorian food you shouldn't miss Safety myths about South America Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself through travel   Why Ecuador Left Such a Lasting Impression Many travelers overlook Ecuador in favor of larger South American destinations, but Lindsey believes that's exactly what makes it so special. Despite its relatively small size, Ecuador offers incredible diversity. Within just a few hours, travelers can experience: The Andes Mountains Colonial cities The Amazon Rainforest Pacific beaches Indigenous markets The Galápagos Islands Very few countries pack so many unforgettable experiences into one destination. As Lindsey explains throughout the episode, Ecuador isn't just beautiful—it's incredibly accessible, welcoming, and full of opportunities for meaningful cultural connections.   Lindsey's Favorite Places in Ecuador Throughout the episode, Lindsey shares several destinations that continue to inspire her years after her first visit. Quito Ecuador's capital combines colonial architecture, rich history, incredible mountain views, and vibrant local neighborhoods. Lindsey recommends spending time exploring the UNESCO-listed historic center and riding the TelefériQo for panoramic views of the city.   Cuenca Often overlooked by international travelers, Cuenca quickly became one of Lindsey's favorite cities. Its walkable streets, charming cafés, beautiful churches, and relaxed atmosphere make it an ideal destination for travelers looking to slow down and experience everyday Ecuadorian life.   The Galápagos Islands For Lindsey, the Galápagos remain one of the most magical places on Earth. During the episode, she shares unforgettable stories about: Snorkeling with sea lions Watching giant manta rays Camping on an active volcano Wildlife encounters found nowhere else in the world Conducting research on the islands It's clear why the Galápagos continue to capture travelers' imaginations.   The Amazon Rainforest Lindsey also recounts one of the funniest stories from the interview—her mother's unforgettable reaction after discovering an unexpected frog inside their rainforest cabin. Moments like these remind us that the best travel memories often come from the experiences we never planned.   One of Our Favorite Takeaways Travel isn't just about seeing new places. It's about discovering new facets of yourself. Throughout our conversation, Lindsey returns to this idea again and again. Living abroad forced her outside her comfort zone. She learned Spanish. She navigated unfamiliar cities. She built friendships across cultures. She became more independent. Those experiences ultimately shaped who she is today. It's a powerful reminder that the greatest souvenirs aren't things—they're the confidence, perspective, and resilience we bring home.   Ecuadorian Foods Lindsey Recommends No trip is complete without trying the local cuisine. Some of Lindsey's favorites include: Humitas Quimbolitos Fresh choclo with local cheese Ají (Ecuador's beloved spicy sauce) Fresh tropical fruit from local markets She encourages travelers to explore neighborhood markets and family-owned restaurants to experience Ecuador's incredible culinary culture.   Is Ecuador Safe? One of the most common questions travelers ask is whether Ecuador is safe. Lindsey believes many of the concerns surrounding South America are based on outdated perceptions. Like any destination, Ecuador requires common-sense precautions. Stay aware of your surroundings. Research neighborhoods. Secure your belongings. Use reputable transportation. Trust your instincts. For Lindsey, those practices allowed her to enjoy years of incredible experiences throughout the country.   Why "Gap Year" Isn't Just for Teenagers Perhaps the biggest lesson from this episode is that reinvention doesn't have an age limit. Lindsey's novel centers on an adult woman whose life changes unexpectedly before she embarks on a transformative journey through Ecuador. The message resonates far beyond the pages of the book. Whether you're: Changing careers Recovering from burnout Becoming an empty nester Retiring Looking for a fresh start Travel has the unique ability to offer perspective, healing, and renewed confidence. Sometimes changing your surroundings changes everything.   Favorite Quote from the Episode "Travel isn't about escaping your life. It's about returning home with a new perspective."   Travel Brats Take One of the reasons we loved this conversation is because it reminds us why we started The Travel Brats in the first place. Travel isn't simply about checking countries off a list. It's about collecting stories. Meeting people. Stepping outside your comfort zone. Learning something new about the world—and about yourself. Lindsey's journey through Ecuador perfectly captures that spirit. Her experiences remind us that some destinations stay with us forever, shaping not only the memories we make but the people we become. If Ecuador wasn't already on your bucket list, we have a feeling it will be now.   Listen to the Episode In this episode, you'll hear: Lindsey's incredible Ecuador stories Behind-the-scenes inspiration for Gap Year Hidden gems throughout Ecuador Solo travel advice Ecuador travel tips Lessons on reinvention and resilience Listen wherever you enjoy podcasts, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Resources Mentioned Book - Gap Year by Lindsey Goldstein Places - Quito, Cuenca, Otavalo Market, Galápagos Islands, Amazon Rainforest, Cotopaxi National Park, Mitad del Mundo   Continue Exploring Ecuador If you're planning your own adventure, don't miss these additional Travel Brats resources: The Ultimate Ecuador Travel Guide Complete Ecuador Packing List How to Visit the Galápagos Islands Best Things to Do in Quito South America Travel Tips Solo Travel Guide   Join the Travel Brat Tribe Love discovering destinations beyond the typical tourist trail? Subscribe to The Travel Brats Podcast for inspiring conversations with travelers, authors, creators, and industry experts who share the stories behind the destinations they love. And if you enjoyed this episode, we'd love it if you'd leave us a review, share it with a fellow traveler, and tag @TheTravelBrats on social media so we can follow along on your next adventure.  

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Enviame un mensaje con tu pregunta o comentarioNo viajé a Ecuador a “dar opinión” desde lejos: fui a Quito por menos de 24 horas porque un grupo de empresarios me contrató para un asesoramiento de seguridad que no se podía tratar por Zoom. Desde esa experiencia te hablo sin filtro de lo que vi, de lo que preguntan fuera de cámaras y de por qué muchas soluciones se frenan cuando chocan con miedo, intereses y corrupción.También te llevo a mis entrevistas en televisión, radio y YouTube, donde lanzo una idea que incomoda: si el país vive sicariato, extorsión y explosivos, hay actores que operan como terroristas en la práctica. A partir de ahí debatimos la respuesta del Estado, el rol real de los derechos humanos cuando las víctimas quedan desprotegidas, y la frase que se volvió viral sobre quienes “le rezan a la muerte”. No busco provocar por deporte: busco que el debate se vuelva concreto y medible.Bajamos a tierra con propuestas de reforma penitenciaria y control carcelario: guías protegidos, rotación y capacitación, visitas sin contacto, cortar comunicaciones y cerrar rutas de mando desde prisión, mientras se refuerza lo existente y se planifica mejor a largo plazo. Cierro con una convicción personal: Ecuador sí tiene personal capacitado, policías y militares con vocación, y también profesionales en el exterior que pueden aportar si el país prioriza soluciones por encima de la pelea política. Suscríbete, comparte el episodio y deja una reseña: ¿qué medida aplicarías primero para recuperar la seguridad en Ecuador?Support the showIG: https://www.instagram.com/joselcherrez/Fb: https://www.facebook.com/joselcherrez/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JoseLCherrez/Twitter: https://twitter.com/joselcherrezWebSite: https://www.joselcherrez.com/ 

Pratap Chatterjee, executive director of CorpWatch, joins us to discuss their latest report, MAGA Inc., which identifies the Crypto Czars, the Tech Titans and the Prison Profiteers who have bankrolled and benefited the most from Donald Trump's corrupt regime. Then, Ralph welcomes Elliot Negin, executive editor of Money Trail to talk about how Donald Trump is trying to turn Washington DC into a monument to himself.Pratap Chatterjee is an investigative journalist, producer and executive director of CorpWatch, an organization that works to promote environmental, social and human rights by holding multinational corporations accountable for their actions. He is the author of several books, including Verax: The True History of Whistleblowers, Drone Warfare, and Mass Surveillance, Halliburton's Army, and Iraq Inc.: A Profitable Occupation.Palantir is really critical to understanding how the surveillance state works, especially in identifying people to deport and locations and people to kill in Trump's new wars overseas, such as in Iran…Palantir's data analytical capabilities are actually extremely simplistic and terrible. But when it comes to looking for an easy solution, that's what Palantir offers. And they've been able to offer this to the Trump administration—to have them speed up their political plans such as deportation, such as waging war against Iran by giving them easy answers.Pratap ChatterjeeThe biggest company behind the cryptocurrency used by criminals and drug dealers and gun traffickers has come out of the shadows, into the light, thanks specifically to the credibility offered by the Trump administration. And so this is really a sea change.Pratap ChatterjeeElliott Negin, executive editor of the Substack newsletter Money Trail, is an award-winning writer, illustrator and publication designer. Prior to co-founding Money Trail in February 2025, he was the managing editor of American Journalism Review, editor and art director of Public Citizen and Nuclear Times magazines, a news editor at NPR, and a regular contributor to HuffPost and the Union of Concerned Scientists' Equation. His freelance articles have appeared in The Atlantic, Common Dreams, The Hill, L.A. Progressive, The Nation, Scientific American, the Washington Post and other publications.It turns out that there is a government-owned ballroom less than a mile from the White House that would serve the purposes of a state dinner, which is one of the only events that you would need a ballroom for. If Trump builds a ballroom, it will not be used probably 360 days out of the year… To have a building that big that's going to be sitting empty for all that time makes no sense whatsoever.Elliott NeginRight now, the cost of this ballroom has been escalating… And half of it's supposed to be covered by taxpayers. Give credit to Public Citizen. It did a report that found out that more than half the donors that were identified as donating to the project when it was pegged at $400 million (including Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Palantir) have gained contracts with the federal government worth more than $50 billion in the last six months. That's a hell of a return on investment.Elliott NeginNews 7/3/26* Our top stories this week are the Colorado primaries. First, DSA-backed insurgent Melat Kiros successfully ousted 29-year incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Diana DeGette in the state's first congressional district, winning in a surprise blowout of over 13 points. Kiros, a 29-year old Tigrayan-American lawyer and PhD student, was fired from Sidley Austin – a “biglaw” firm in 2023, after she “posted an open letter defending students protesting Israel's war in Gaza from charges of antisemitism,” per Colorado Newsline. Axios reports many House Democrats, speaking anonymously, have bemoaned DeGette's loss, with one accusing Kiros of trafficking in “performative politics,” but Usamah Andrabi, spokesperson for Justice Democrats, one of the main groups that backed Kiros, put it simply when he said “If DeGette didn't deserve a primary, Denverites wouldn't have elected Melat” by double digits.* Also in Colorado, state Attorney General Phil Weiser easily defeated Senator Michael Bennet in the primary to succeed Jared Polis as Governor. While Weiser did run to Bennet's left, the real victory for progressives is that Bennet finishing out his own term means the Colorado Democratic establishment won't be able to appoint someone – likely a centrist member of the House – to replace him, per Axios. Meanwhile, John Hickenlooper, a Colorado Democratic institution won his primary as well, fending off a challenge from his left by state Senator Julie Gonzales. However, Gonzales came within 6 points of Hickenlooper, according to Colorado Public Radio, a tantalizingly close margin. Moreover, not only has Hickenlooper vowed that this would be his final Senate term, many are speculating that Bennet himself won't run when his term ends in 2028. That is all to say, it is possible we have not seen the last of Ms. Gonzales.* Speaking of Gonzales, much has been made of the fact that she “softly” distanced herself from DSA as she launched her primary campaign, per Colorado Pols. Perhaps maintaining that organizational relationship would not have resulted in her victory, but the stunning successes of DSA-backed candidates – including Melat Kiros in Colorado – speaks to the group's impressive organizational muscle. In fact, the group can boast of winning yet another seat in the New York State Assembly, with Maurice “Mo” Brown declaring victory against longtime incumbent Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli in the 129th Assembly District. Magnarelli held the seat for 30 years. Brown won by just over 100 votes after all the absentee and affidavit votes were tallied, according to Syracuse.com. With Brown's victory, DSA will send 16 members to Albany next session, nearly doubling its presence across both chambers of the state legislature.* More impressive than the electoral victories however is the fact that DSA members in office are delivering on their campaign promises. Most notably, in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has successfully forced a vote through the Rent Guidelines Board to enact a rent freeze for the Big Apple's 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, Time reports. These units make up a whopping 27% of the city's housing stock and house around 2 million people. Mamdani's predecessor, the corporate-friendly Democrat Eric Adams, pushed through rent hikes via the guidelines board, raising the rent by 12.6% over the course of his term in office. Mamdani called this the “relief that working people across our city deserve.” This move has, predictably, drawn the ire of landlords and their industry representatives, but there is no denying that the people of New York City voted for Mamdani in large part for this exact policy and he delivered.* In Congress, another socialist – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – is fighting for key amendments to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act. These run the gamut from prohibiting the transfer of weapons to countries hampering the delivery of humanitarian aid, such as Israel, to demanding that the Secretary of Defense conduct declassification reviews or release unclassified reports on American assistance to the dictatorship in Brazil and the coup in Chile, barring Pentagon funds from being used to enforce sanctions on Cuba, and many more. As the scope of national legislation has narrowed in recent decades, amendments to massive flagship funding bills like the NDAA have become a primary means of getting legislation through the gridlock. It is very encouraging to see AOC take advantage of this mechanism to force votes on these issues.* Of course, the centrists will not simply cede power to the left without a fight. Yahoo reports 13 Democratic House members and candidates have signed onto what they are calling the “Promise to America,” consisting mainly of vague commitments to principles like “Growth, Competition, and Broad Prosperity,” or “Safety, Security, and Human Dignity.” They have also stepped up their rhetoric, saying “there's going to be a war” between themselves and the new crop of progressive and DSA lawmakers, per Fox News. Of course, this all makes one wonder whether the Democrats would be in this position at all if they were this confrontational with the Republicans instead of their own voter base.* Another emerging theater of combat between the center and the left is the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The CHC is led by the lame duck New York Congressman Adriano Espaillat, who was defeated in his primary by Darializa Avila Chevalier. Both Espaillat and Avila Chevalier – or DAC as she has come to be known – are Dominican, despite Espaillat's last-minute smear campaign calling her Haitian, and she plans to join the CHC once she takes her seat in the House. Yet, POLITICO reports the CHC is divided about admitting DAC. While no member is going so far as to say outright that she should not be admitted, many, such as CHC Whip Sylvia Garcia of Texas, are saying things like if DAC is “aligned with all our priorities and all our legislative programs, we would welcome her.” Of course this raises the question of if she is not, would they still welcome her. The all-Democratic CHC has previously barred the entry of Republican Hispanic Congressman Carlos Curbelo of Florida and the Congressional Black Caucus barred Espaillat himself from joining after a feud between him and former Congressman Charles Rangel. In addition to DAC's accession, the CHC will also have to decide on a new leader with Espaillat gone. The Vice-Chair, Darren Soto of Florida, may lose reelection due to redistricting in Florida, leaving the seat up for grabs.* In more Florida-related news, on June 25th Florida Governor Ron DeSantis formally announced the closure of “Alligator Alcatraz” the immigrant detention facility much hyped in the early days of the second Trump administration. While DeSantis claims that the facility had simply “fulfilled the role it was designed to serve,” there is an alternate story being told in the native community. Native News Online has published a statement by Judith LeBlanc (Caddo), executive director of Native Organizers Alliance, which highlights that the facility was constructed and operated “in violation of the sovereign rights of the Miccosukee Tribe, who took the government to court for illegally constructing the center without their consultation or consent,” and hailed the closure as “a victory for human rights and Tribal Sovereignty.” The statement further decried “The administration's violent crackdown on migrant communities” as “an affront to all we stand for as Native peoples.”* Turning further south, the Guardian is out with a chilling story concerning the death of Monika Silva Koniuszek, a Polish anti-corruption activist, who was supposedly investigating self-dealing within the ruling Noboa family of Ecuador. According to her colleagues, Silva Koniuszek was investigating “Noboa Trading, the fruit conglomerate belonging to the family of the rightwing president, Daniel Noboa.” Specifically, they said she had been pursuing allegations that “several tonnes of cocaine had been seized in Noboa Trading banana containers,” and that “high-ranking Ecuadorian judicial officials were stalling the investigations.” Additionally, “Shortly before she was killed, she told friends that she had delivered a dossier of allegations to the US embassy in Quito.” Koniuszek was found dead with a noose around her neck, and Ecuador's interior minister announced that she had died by suicide even before the autopsy results were released. Once those results came out, they contradicted this claim, finding that her cause of death was “a blow to the head and strangulation.”* Finally, in neighboring Colombia, leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda, who lost the recent presidential election, has called on the people of that country to engage in mass civil disobedience, according to Jorge Bastidas, a Colombian Congressman and member of Cepeda's party. Specifically, Cepeda is demanding that the Colombian people not recognize the presidency of Abelardo de la Espriella unless and until he meets certain demands, including renouncing his U.S. nationality, disproving claims that he is a CIA collaborator, and vowing not to persecute and extradite his political opponents including outgoing President Gustavo Petro. Cepeda has stressed that this mass action, if pursued, will be peaceful.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

En Ecuador, la Fiscalía presentó pruebas acusatorias contra siete personas sospechosas de ser los autores intelectuales del asesinato del excandidato presidencial Fernando Villavicencio en 2023. El caso sacudió el país, cinco personas fueron condenadas por su implicación material en los hechos. El caso sin embargo ha sido rodeado de una fuerte politización y de muchos cuestionamientos. En un nuevo capítulo de la investigación judicial sobre el asesinato del excandidato presidencial ecuatoriano Fernando Villavicencio, la Fiscalía ecuatoriana señaló a siete personas como presuntos autores intelectuales del homicidio. “El denunciólogo” En la lista están tres cabecillas de bandas criminales, un exministro del gobierno de Rafael Correa, dos empresarios ligados a casos de corrupción y un exdiputado. Según la fiscal a cargo del caso, Villavicencio pagó con su vida sus denuncias anticorrupción. Carla Álvarez, especialista en temas de seguridad en el Instituto de Altos Estudios Nacionales en Quito, explica que “hizo de la denuncia de la corrupción su lucha como periodista y después su lucha como asambleísta. De hecho, él tenía el apodo de ‘El denunciólogo'”. “La tesis principal que maneja la Fiscalía y también la parte acusatoria, que son las hijas de Fernando Villavicencio, es que son justamente las investigaciones de Villavicencio y el involucramiento que hacía a personas como Xavier Jordán y José Serrano lo que motivó el asesinato. Esta es como la tesis oficial. En cambio, los abogados de los acusados sostienen que no hay todavía ningún elemento probatorio contundente para hacer este involucramiento de estas personas”, detalla Álvarez. Politización del caso La experta en seguridad observa sin embargo una politización extrema del caso del asesinato del excandidato presidencial, con acusaciones cruzadas entre el oficialismo, el correísmo, narcotraficantes y familiares de Villavicencio. “Creo que hay un intento de desprestigiar al bando correísta. Todavía no hay las pruebas necesarias y deben ser judicializados, es decir, un es un crimen que debe esclarecerse. Pero hay un uso político del crimen y esto se puede ver en las declaraciones de la viuda de Villavicencio en contra de la fiscal”, dice la especialista. A la politización del caso se suman serias falencias de las autoridades ecuatorianas. Varios sospechosos de haber participado al homicidio murieron, recuerda Carla Alvarez: “En el camino hemos perdido muchas pistas”. Antes de ingresar a la política, Villavicencio había publicado varias investigaciones en las que denunciaba casos de corrupción.

On the eve of the United States' 250th birthday, Michael Fox sits down with Mansa Musa — longtime activist, former Black Panther, host of TRNN's Rattling the Bars, and a man who spent nearly 49 years in prison — to ask a deceptively simple question: what does free speech actually mean?From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to Quito, Ecuador, to Frederick Douglass's 1852 address "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July," this episode unravels the gap between the promise of the First Amendment and the reality of who gets to speak in America — and who pays a price for it."There's a kind of narcotic effect of those words — free speech," says legal scholar Mary Anne Franks (Fearless Speech). "It's because we think we know it so well that we don't know anything about it."Historian Fara Dabhoiwala traces how the US broke from the rest of the world's balanced approach to free expression during the Cold War, and a forgotten 1986 Ursula K. Le Guin speech offers a radically different vision: speech as dialogue, not domination.Follow The Battle For Free Speech on Spotify or Apple PodcastsSupport Michael Fox's reporting at patreon.com/mfox. Never miss an episode — sign up for The Real News newsletter at therealnews.com.The Battle for Free Speech is a production of The Real News Network. Hosted by Michael Fox and Marc Steiner.Theme music by Michael Fox, Jordan Klein, and Daniel Nuñez. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound.Production and sound design: Michael Fox and Stephen Frank.Editorial support: Kayla Rivara. Research: Ben Schweiger.Many thanks to Sylvia Gross for providing her incredible voice acting skills in this episode.GuestsMary Anne Franks, author of Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First AmendmentKatherine Jacobsen, Committee to Protect JournalistsFara Dabhoiwala, author of What Is Free Speech? The History of a Dangerous IdeaResourcesUrsula K. Le Guin, "We Are Volcanoes" — Bryn Mawr commencement, 1986Danny Glover reads Frederick Douglass — Voices of a People's HistoryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

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Hablamos en Bogotá con el consultor y analista político Lucas Pombo; en Quito con el analista en seguridad y profesor del IAEN Daniel Pontón, y en La Paz con la periodista Mónica Salvatierra