TUE 04MARCH25 (13:30) 🥂 'What to know about 'Fat Tuesday'🍷the last day of Carnaval / Mardi Gras🎭We will be there ....

 TUE 04MARCH25 (13:30)

'What to know about 'Fat Tuesday'the last day of Carnaval / Mardi GrasWe will be there tomorrow FAT TUE at 'the ole Party on el Patio' As Usual!! Yes now going into our 8th year in same spot and time slot- Mardi Gras in New Orleans, also known as Carnival in Ecuador, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a grand, final celebration on March 4, better known as Fat Tuesday.

"Originating from French traditions, the annual carnival celebration that began in Louisiana during the 1700s has transformed into a month-long event. The festivities include parades throughout the historic French Quarter, as revelers eat king cakes and toss green, purple, and gold beads into the crowd.

Mardi Gras, which began as a religious holiday, has become a weeks-long celebration, one that gives millions the opportunity to let loose and over-indulge before Lent, a 40-day season of prayer and fasting observed by Christians...", - https://www.usatoday.com/.../fat-tuesday.../78216632007/

(Location Cumbaya, Quito)- "Howdy Neighbors just a Reminder, as usual, the Expat Meet & Greet Team will be taking Lunch Break Each Tuesday at @13:30,@‘El Patio’ in Cumbaya -Sector Primavera1, en la Rodondel de Florencia y Miguel Angel, join us if you are freed up to do so? - ...each and every Tuesday - we often have visitors from Cuenca, Cotacachi and the Coast, https://www.facebook.com/elpatiolaprimavera/

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/rCgaJ3PxViS2P3YMA

GPS Coords: -0.21182693824964277, -78.42625567675495

We look fwd. to see yah there, Some attendees bring fresh fruits to exchange and share from their gardens ie: babacos, avocados, lemons etc, we also have set up a book exchange with some action / adventure / romance / comedy / self help books to hand out for anyone that is still into old school paper / ink w, the feel and smell of real actual physical books-

We had 35 Attend last Tuesday, and often go well into 16:00 - 16:30 with Coffee and desert, and as well as adult beverages, such as Sabai Craft beers with 10% al-ka-hol content ...and From 16:30 to 18:30 several stay on for cocktail hourFor nearby Comfy Lodging 6 blocks away at 'Casa del Sol' - https://www.facebook.com/casadelsol.ec

for more better info and directions here is my Cell & WhatsApp, +593-98-828-8953,

Address for the el patio fb pg 'About' tab has a google map and more detailed address info- 'Gastronómica, arte y cultura'. Encuéntranos en La Primavera 1 , La Primavera 170904 Quito, Ecuador- Multicultural plaza gastronómica en La Primavera, Cumbayá, About- more info- https://www.facebook.com/elpatiolaprimavera/about/

Uber, indriver, DiDi run aprox $6.00 to $7.00 for the 20 minutes ride from the Downtown Quito Parque Carolina area in off peak rush hour traffic times - a big landmark coming from Quito is the Cumbaya Scala Shopping Mall, Go to the next traffic light past the Mall and take a right go 2 blocks up the hill and we are on the left in the roundabout just east and across the street from the PV1 UPC Police Station- https://www.facebook.com/Scala Shopping- ('JJinEcu' Important Note FAQ #5A)

Someone once said that Ecuador is a country that is:

•EASY to love-

•HARD to understand-

•Impossible to forget-

Thank You,

Jack Ecua Abercrombie, Wasapp Me: wa.me/593988288953

#JourneymanJackinEcuador - #StrategicRelocationEcuador -

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((and free of charge if you would like all 30+ of my #JourneymanJack in Ecuador = 'JJinEcu' Important Tips Notes and FAQs Newsletter #1- thru #30+ list [and growing] of our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on Relocation to Ecuador tips, plz feel free to send me PM or an e-mail to JourneymanJack@USA.com))

[Note: i bring to the lunch table a large variety of zelf defence items like pipper spreyte, osos y humanos, major-ette batons, coinpurse slapsJack, stunningly delightful equipos, urban gear of all shapes, sizes and price ranges, we ship all over Ecuador contact US/CAN do for more info and details on gear, and also for a safety and security briefing presentation to your neighborhood watch group or church organization]

('Beware the ides of March' - Several of US/CAN and do take the local ECU CCW Course! its not all old fuddy duddy guys, We also have plenty of women participantes, instructores and competitores - its fun fun for the entire family we see you at the Kat-Bas / Club de Tiro Kat-Bas, or hit me up for more info @ wa.me/593988288953 )

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2009 - THE FESTIVAL OF FRUIT AND FLOWERS IN Ambato

THE FESTIVAL OF FRUIT AND FLOWERS IN AMBATO,
     Ecuador FEB/MAR 2009 - click here for fotos 
      https://photos.app.goo.gl/E93qF99b3kYqnTKy8

20FEB25 Ecuador and the EU sign security pact- 🪖"The European Union and Ecuador....'

 20FEB25 Ecuador and the EU sign security pact- 🪖"The European Union and Ecuador have signed an agreement to coordinate security operations. According to the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry, the pact is aimed at fighting transnational organized crime, especially the illegal drug trade.👮‍♂️

Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld said the agreement, signed Friday, is part of the government’s plan to develop international alliances to fight organized crime. Last week, President Daniel Noboa asked the National Assembly to authorize foreign military bases in Ecuador for the purpose of combating the international drug trade.👨‍💼

In a statement, the EU said the agreement allows “joint efforts, investigations and law enforcement actions” against international crime groups involved in drug trafficking and other illegal actions. It said it will provide funding for technological improvements, especially of surveillance operations in EU and Ecuadorian ports. The agreement also establishes crime prevention monitoring centers in the EU and Ecuador.

In a statement, the EU said the agreement allows “joint efforts, investigations and law enforcement actions” against international crime groups involved in drug trafficking and other illegal actions. It said it will provide funding for technological improvements, especially of surveillance operations in EU and Ecuadorian ports. The agreement also establishes crime prevention monitoring centers in the EU and Ecuador.

Ecuador ranks sixth for ‘most violent’ cities-
Ecuador ranks only behind Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, South Africa and the United States for having the most violent cities in the world. In an annual survey compiled by the International Citizen Council for Public Security, Ecuador placed three cities, Machala, Guayaquil and Manta, on its list of top 50 most violent cities.
Machala ranked seventh in the world for murders, with 87.5 per 100,000 population, followed by Guayaquil (73.6) and Manta 70.

Port-au-Prince, Haiti, topped the survey with 139.31 homicides per 100,000.
In number of cities with the highest murder rates, Mexico had 20 in the top 50, Brazil had eight and Colombia six.

Temporary Cooperation-
The government of Ecuador, led by President Daniel Noboa, proposed the temporary incorporation of foreign military forces to combat organized crime and drug trafficking, which have generated a significant increase in violence in the country in recent years. This initiative seeks to reinforce the actions of the Ecuadorian Armed Forces and National Police in the context of what Noboa has defined as an "internal armed conflict" against narcoterrorism.

At the same time, the president of Ecuador wants to promote a constitutional reform to allow foreign military bases in Ecuador, currently prohibited by the Constitution. This reform must be approved by the National Assembly and ratified by referendum.

Ecuador faces a serious security crisis linked to drug trafficking, with international cartels such as those from Mexico, Colombia and the Balkans operating in collaboration with local gangs. Although homicide rates decreased slightly between 2023 and 2024 (from 46.18 to 38.76 per 100,000 inhabitants), they remain significantly higher than in previous years. January 2025 was the most violent month on record in the country's history.

Proposed constitutional reform-
To facilitate international cooperation in matters of security, the Executive has proposed a partial reform of Article 5 of the Constitution, which currently prohibits the establishment of foreign military bases in Ecuadorian territory. This modification would allow the temporary presence of special forces from allied countries to support the National Police and the Armed Forces in operations against organized crime.

Reactions in the National Assembly-
The National Assembly is debating a resolution of political support for this initiative. The pro-government ADN bloc has defended the need for international collaboration to effectively confront criminal organizations operating in the country. It is expected that in the next few days the Legislature will pronounce itself on the proposed constitutional reform and the cooperation agreements proposed by the Executive.

Former President Rafael Correa sharply criticized the proposal, calling it an admission of the current government's failure to resolve the violence crisis and questioning its effectiveness. Security experts have said the move could focus more on technical cooperation and intelligence than direct military operations. Ecuador already has agreements with the United States to combat drug trafficking, such as joint maritime patrols. However, foreign military bases were eliminated during Correa's term in 2009, citing sovereignty concerns."

Source: https://www.defensa.com/ecuador/ecuador-plantea-fuerzas-armadas-extranjeras-actuen-pais-para?fbclid=IwY2xjawIsHxpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXvLUW1o6LaZAPBVmSYEH3A6hDTYcMB17icQn6LFBqls3MSOxDvtnxjZaQ_aem_-zEYUkJYKoXRLXPM0yytcw

21FEB25 #Quito CCW Gun Courses available, get it while you can man🤠

🥰#Quito CCW Gun Class for legal Gun ownership and legal to concealed carry weapons / armas🔫 (this is our gun club amigos where i go to train and practice if you know anybody that may be interested in #CCWEcuador contact me 🤠'JJinEcu' - http://wa.me/593988288953 :) 

19FEB25 "🚨ALERT🚨| Leaked national and international civil military information on maximum alert of terrorist actions against the Ecuadorian state" -https://x.com/danicevallosf/status/1892400126993326524?s=46&t=i54L5FgQ-47_fA61IWaAQg

03FEB25 'What the Ship (Ep117) | Tariffs | Energy | Containers | US Economic Stre...

03FEB25 - 🚢'What the Ship (Ep117) What's Going on With Shipping?- 389K subscribers, 🛟⚓🏗️Trump Tariffs💸 | Oil and Energy🛢️ | Containers | US Economic Strength versus Mexico and Canada Tariffs | Suez and Panama Canal - "In this episode, Sal Mercogliano a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner reviews the top 5 maritime stories as of February 2, 2025." #supplychain #tariffs #energy #containership #Mexico #Canada #China #Suez #Panama - https://youtu.be/ZsRKDxS-tzM?si=EiXGf-9HL5Y4CmNr