Terrorism Watch: U.S. Embassy Lifts Travel Restriction to Cusco Reg...

Terrorism Watch: U.S. Embassy Lifts Travel Restriction to Cusco Reg...: The United States Embassy in Lima has lifted a travel restriction on Peru’s southern region of Cusco and the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu...

Terrorism Watch: FARC negotiators not allowed to leave Cuba: PG

Terrorism Watch: FARC negotiators not allowed to leave Cuba: PG: If the FARC negotiators leave Cuba now they will be captured, Colombia 's prosecutor general said Friday. Eduardo Montealegre'...Eduardo Montealegre's statement comes after the FARC negotiators allegedly tried to charter a flight in order to attend the funeral of President Hugo Chavez in Venezuela.

Furloughs bite for customs workers,

By Mike M. Ahlers, CNN

March 8, 2013 -- Updated 1028 GMT (1828 HKT)

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said on Monday that she expects customs wait times to increase to 150 to 200 percent of normal.
"I don't mean to scare, I mean to inform. If you're traveling, get to the airport earlier than you otherwise would. There's only so much we can do with personnel," Napolitano said.
The union representing some 24,000 agency employees predicted the cuts will "undercut" national security and lead to a loss of revenue.

Should You Move To Another Country To Escape...

Should You Move To Another Country To Escape The Collapse Of America? 10 Questions To Ask Yourself First

1..Do You Speak The Language? If Not, How Will You Function?
2..How Will You Make A Living? 3..Will You Be Okay Without Your Family And Friends? 4..Have You Factored In Weather Patterns And Geological Instability? 5..What Will You Do For Medical Care?
 6..Are You Moving Into A High Crime Area?
7..Are You Prepared For “Culture Shock”?
8..What Freedoms and Liberties Will You Lose By Moving?
9..Is There A Possibility That The Country You Plan To Escape To Could Be Involved In A War At Some Point?
10..When The Global Economy Collapses, Will You And Your Family Be Okay For Food?
..all very good questions to ponder before leaving out!
Read more at http://investmentwatchblog.com/should-you-move-to-another-country-to-escape-the-collapse-of-america-10-questions-to-ask-yourself-first/#fQuHY4xhwR7wyza3.99

ECUADOR NEWS : Ecuador,Requirements for an pension visa

ECUADOR NEWS : Ecuador,Requirements for an pension visa: Ecuador news - Here is the complete list with the requirements to obtain an Ecuadorian pension visa. Annuitant Visa 9-I Foreign Pension ...

"Ecuador At Your Service" radio show on the Oversees Radio Network

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"Ecuador At Your Service" radio show on the Oversees Radio Network.

 

Ana Lucia Serrano, who heads up the Cuenca Immigration Office, will be the featured guest on the "Ecuador At Your Service" radio show on the Oversees Radio Network. The show airs live on Monday at 11:00 AM, but can be downloaded from the archives at any time. Ashley & Michel will interview Ms. Serrano about the "3 R's": Rules, Regulations, and Requirements for getting visas and cedulas in Ecuador. http://ecuadoratyourservice.com/

500 North Americans Have Come to Cuenca So Far in 2013

ECUADOR NEWS : 500 North Americans Have Come to Cuenca So Far in ...: Ecuador news - In the past, there was a net migration of people from Ecuador going to the United States mostly looking for work.  Now the ...Of the 500 US and Canadian citizens who have come to Cuenca in January and February of this year, some are visitors looking to see if they like the city to spend their retirement years. 

Others have already made this decision and are settling in. Foreign retirees are a benefit to the economy of Cuenca. 

Many of them bring their retirement savings to invest in the country. They also spend their money on rent, food, clothing, transportation, and medical services.