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 ...
20AUG25 'The 10 most affordable states for retirees in 2025- "Here are the most affordable states, according to Bankrate’s analysis:
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Wyoming
Ohio
Wisconsin
Nevada
Indiana
Idaho
Georgia,
West Virginia
powered to the top with strong performances in both key sub-categories. The state had the lowest cost of living, as well as the fourth-lowest cost of homeowner’s insurance, at $1,009 annually.
“West Virginia has been an attractive location for retirees for the last few years and has seen multiple years of positive net migration — people moving in — despite the fact that the overall state population is shrinking,” says Kates...." -
Premeirs🎥SUN 10AUG25 (9pmET) #CNN "Senior National Correspondent David Culver and team report on the exploding violence in Ecuador, 🇪🇨
Where citizens are regularly pressured to hand over money to gangs involved in the country’s drug trade.
Watch ‘Ecuador: The Narco Superhighway’ on ‘The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper’ Sunday August 10 at 9pm ET on CNN." #CNN #News -
