Not in Kansas anymore

Last week Facebook was flooded with pictures of a very nice looking ecuadorean man who had been killed. As the day wore on, and  more info came to light I got most of the story.

Efrain Ruales was a 36 year old reporter and tv personality living and working in Guayaquil.  He had been gunned down while starting his personal vehicle after his early morning gym session. It is said he was scheduled to testify the next day about a story he had reported on some months ago. 

Apparently people in high places did not want him to testify about the corruption he had investigated and reported on. It hit home that this latin country is very different than what I was raised in...that being said, upon more reflection I came to believe that things such as this DO happen in "first world" countries, but they are covered up much better and quicker. Spin doctors have full time jobs, and here...well they just dont really care to try and spin stories.

Which brings me to politics,  ugly business, no matter where in the world one lives. We are gearing up for presidential elections. And for us expats the biggest worry is there will be no liquor sales from Friday noon to Monday noon. (Elections take place on Sunday, and is mandatory for citizens 18-65) More to come on that topic after elections.

So, as always...stay safe and  stay tuned the adventure continues. 

Last nights sunset from Manta