07 NOV 2021- 'Ecuador’s president Guillermo Lasso in tight spot as honeymoon ends- 'Former banker’s ratings crashed after his appearance in the Pandora papers and a surge in crime-
"Political honeymoons seldom last long but few have ended quite so abruptly as that of Guillermo Lasso, Ecuador’s business-friendly rightwing president.
Just two months ago, Lasso was riding high with an approval rating of between 64 and 74 per cent after an impressive first 100 days in office. He had kept his ambitious promise to vaccinate half the country against Covid-19, renegotiated a loan with the IMF and, in a drive to encourage foreign investment, rejoined ICSID, the World Bank tribunal that resolves disputes between companies and states.
Since then however, the millionaire former banker has been named in the Pandora Papers over his offshore investments. Lasso is now under investigation by both Ecuador’s attorney-general and congress, which could try to impeach him.
His decision to raise fuel prices last month sparked indigenous-led street protests which, although they have subsided, might well resurface...." -
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🤠iffin you gonna move down or remain in Ecuador on into 2025, get prepared for whats a coming down the pike🥷🏼its not and has not been just a Coastal & #GYE thang, its also a Sierra & Metro #Quito Thanggy as well👮🏻♂️💰
My 2025 NewYears Resolution is more time out on the La G range, zz style, 🎸🥁🎸 cuzz (imho) we gonna dang sure be a needin it🥷🏼if anybody wants to no longer be an outlaw? Call me to join our Qtowne Quito gun club and get legal to tote with a 55hr CCW Course,
now a days The CCW is pretty much streamlined down to this:
plan on about $300 for to join the gun club,about $200 or up to $300 for the CCW course,about $300 for psyche, psycho and toxico exams,
a 9mm Taurus for say $1200.
a 9mm CZ for say $1500.
aprox $80 to $100 for a box of 50rds 9mm FMJ
i see peeps now a days getting legally armed in about a 3-4 months time frame, kinda like a tuff assed visa process!
'Always be prepared' - BSA & SA,
"When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns" - Louis L'Amour (1908-1988) Western novelist of ...
13AUG26 'Pistol Pete' Pete Hegseth says US plans attacks on land against drug cartels in Latin America- "During a visit to Panama, US defence secretary says plans for land attacks against drug gangs are on agenda of US-led alliance of 19 countries. "The United States is planning land attacks against drug traffickers in Latin America, expanding an air strike campaign against presumed drug-running boats in international waters, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has said in Panama.
Plans for anti-drug operations on land are on the agenda of an alliance of 19 countries led by Trump that could expand to wherever drug gangs operate, Hegseth told journalists on Thursday. He said the United States hopes to deploy forces alongside its allies with "operational capability like you saw with the strikes on the drug boats" in the Caribbean and Pacific.
It will be the "same effect on land, and so we're working with Ecuador, we're working with Colombia, we're working with partners to bring the fight to...
#QUITO🎺This Thursday 20AUG 2026 (20:30) @Quito Jazz Club is Dr. Detroit live and in concert. www.waltszymanski.com Walt Detroit 🎼"The Art of the Song"🎤"An evening dedicated to the voices of Louis Armstrong,🎺 Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker, Ray Charles😎 and other jazz greats." 🎟️ $13 | 💃 2x1 Ladies Night - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1U6ywU2HF4/
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Esta jueves @ Quito Jazz Club! 🎙️ Jueves 20 | "The Art of the Song"
Una noche dedicada a las voces de Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker, Ray Charles y otros grandes del jazz.
🎟️ $13 | 💃 2x1 Ladies Night
