What Ecuador Feels Like For Ecuadorians Right Now

[@donnaschmidt2597]

We have been watching and following your videos since we started investigating life & expats in Ecuador. I love that you do not gloss over the facts or show only the good things about Ecuador. Keep up the good work. We have been living here in Ecuador for a year now. We love it here.

[@elizabethbeaston1318]

@@donnaschmidt2597 There is a USA couple on you tube that portray Ecuador as rainbows and unicorns. I appreciate how honest this channel is.. I have been on the coast for two years. I love Ecuador but there are serious topics, such as crime, that need to be discussed. And the streets are horrible. We don't drive at night.

[@aprilcorvasce4735]

You are an impressive young man and I think you will go far in life! I hope Ecuador gets its act together.

[@2freakout]

Great content! keep it as real as real can be with no "sugar-talk". Love it to be real💖 Thanks for sharing your knowledge, experience, and time.

[@kathyandthedogs626]

Great video, Ace! I think your question , “what are you willing to put up with?” is the ultimate question. I’m also concerned about how much the Ecuadorians are willing to tolerate. Very frustrating to see your taxes increase with nothing to show for it. Take care, and thanks for the info!!!

[@GMAceM]

The whole “we’re paying these taxes and nothing has happened” has been the main talk of the people next to “I don’t want to go out because something might happen”, but that is the Ecuadorian sentiment and I realize it’s not going to be the same thought someone from someplace else might have. That’s why it’s all a matter of comfort, people here are fed up and if given a chance to leave with a guaranteed job I’m sure most would. Always glad to help and thanks for checking the video out!

[@soinda87]

They came with high tax in my country Kenya, increased salaries for the politicians,president, vice and a huge amount to their wife’s. Then cut on hospitals, schools meals and infrastructure. They want also to taxes on ancestral lands. We said NO! They withdrew the bill. People burned down some politicians houses and businesses. Enough is enough.

[@juliebabin]

Your channel is precious because you communicate the real experience you live. Thanks, Ace.

[@chicagorun900]

I watch your videos.. I’m in Chicago and will be there next week.. thanks for the ‘heads up..👍 Gracias por eso

[@marybaty369]

Thank you GM for always sharing honest comments . I feel bad for the citizens of Ecuador that have to put up with the bad conditions such as roads, crime, power outages . We live in Vilcabamba and it’s open season on older expats . My 75 year old friend and her husband were robbed and tied up for over 10 hours. She was also repeatedly r- -d and So--ized . There were 7 men and 1 woman . This has been happening for several years and is now escalated. This will definitely hurt the economy of Vilcabamba and Ecuador as word spreads of these horrible crimes. I’d think twice before coming here. The President needs to get a handle on this mess .

[@LivingLovingAbroad]

Good, sound advice my friend!

[@VanQa]

I visted Ecuador last month (june 18 till july 15) to visit my mom in Conocoto Quito and i had a really great time visiting your beautyfull country. Your video's helped me a lot to get acquainted with a lot of things before visiting (im from Europe, Holland), so thank you ❤

[@GMAceM]

Really glad my videos are able to help and I hope you had the best time visiting your mom! 😁

[@southernbreeze3278]

consider running for city cousel, and then maybe mayor

[@Khairi-u8n]

That could put him at risk for danger. I’d advise him not to

[@GMAceM]

I agree with the comment of this putting me at risk and even talked about it a bit on stream the other day. It’s just not worth it. There are (unavailable) jobs in the municipality that I could probably do but I’d probably never be able to do them since they’re jobs that require connections.

[@Frag_Limit]

He has a spider man suit

[@GMAceM]

👀

[@leedsbutler3567]

@@Frag_Limit 🤣

[@justbdsd4569]

@@Frag_Limit lol

[@chicagorun900]

How can you not like a guy with a Spider Man suit ???😂😂😂

[@Frag_Limit]

@@chicagorun900 He's secretly Spiderman.

[@justbdsd4569]

Its on my list of countries to migrate to

[@latinoandproud14]

extremely well spoken, very articulate and knowledgeable about the situation that plagues the country in the past 50 years ago when I left Guayaquil, keep up the good work, and God bless

[@GMAceM]

Wow 50 years! It just goes to show how deeply rooted these things are in the culture. Thanks for checking the video out and I just hope this spreads a bit of awareness and maybe even causes a positive change from those in charge

[@magnusb6311]

Good video, good advice. Keep it up. Cheers from Mexico

[@bouuigigw]

Damn, Ecuador has a great opportunities and good geography. I am disappointed to see the government not taking advantage of the opportunity to improve the country.

[@GMAceM]

We always talk about how Ecuador has so much to offer touristically and I definitely never want to downplay that but I also can’t turn a blind eye to what’s happening in the country and no one else can either. There’s another part of the conversation to be had where it’s really a matter of the government being poorly equipped to do the things they might actually be able to do if they weren’t so poorly equipped. I could go on but that’s definitely a conversation for another day

[@marthapabon1781]

Corruption is the most bizarre part of why Ecuador is experiencing this terrible situation. Politicians want everything for their own benefit. Since 2018, Ecuadorian people haven seen any major improvement in their lives.

[@Nobody-r8c]

you have to become a partner with a product or a service... aka affiliate

[@tangonista]

I am planning a trip for September, I like to dance salsa among other things. Do you know if there are places for that I. Quito or Guayaquil or another city?

[@thefivews4720]

If I go to live in Ecuador is because I want to live with my dad and I will go to baños it is pretty safe over there

[@AbdoulayeIdrissa-e1m]

Do the hotels in the big cities have a stand by generator

[@orlylandy]

The feeling you have regarding paying additional taxes and see little results, believe it or not this is because the crime was actually worse it was believed . Its important to stay the course and you will see positive results. like saving money, in the beginning it docent seem your saving much , but as time passes by you will see the savings. Stay the course and stay focused.

[@BeyondBorders202]

good and informative content. The power outages I still think it's what I heard last month on another creator's channel. The entire shortage was created to promote the power system going private. The good part is this will reduce the national budget as long as the government doesn't subsidize it. As people who live in capitalism know, this can lead to price increases, and usually, the price per kWh goes up annually. After all a private company's primary concern is their profit margins and stock holder's returns. Speaking of crime and security will be the responsibility of whoever is in charge of the Military and Police. In Ecuador, if the federal minister doesn't handle their men and women correctly, it will fast return to the past four years.

[@GMAceM]

If the price of power goes up too high, people are gonna be upset for sure especially since even a $1-5 increase to a $25 bill makes them go fight mode lol I’m kinda losing hope for crime to disappear. I realize that realistically that’s impossible anyways since crime will probably always exist in some way shape or form but even the things happening now seem to be things that are gonna keep happening.

[@BeyondBorders202]

@@GMAceM I have heard enough about how the indigenous people use paro (if I spelled it correctly) that I could see it happening if electricity goes too high.

[@BigTimeZergRush]

The other day in Atuntaqui it was actually a police officer that commited a murder. Killed his "Pareja" who was also a police officer while they both where on patrol in town...

[@robertwatson9359]

In San Clemente del Playa Where we live, we have experienced crime and murders within one block of neighbors along with poor quality streets. We waited one hour for the police to show up at a murder scene , We came out and preserved the scene, we have worked as vecinos to repair the streets and patrol and secure our neighborhood, it has caused us to be closer within the community. Not perfect but better and a love for my neighbors and their families.

[@GMAceM]

I think what you do is awesome. It doesn’t have to be perfect because you can feel the sense of community/neighborliness. Gracias por lo que haces y cuídate!

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Not to mention the electricity blackouts!

[@aviatorz2fretz]

I went last year in 2023 and it was still a fun place. I recently got back this year and stores close so early, I feel like I have to always watch the entrance if I’m eating at a restaurant. Watch my back always. It’s gone down hill and it sucks cause it’s such a great place. Hey man even you talking about this can get you kidnapped. Be careful.

[@GMAceM]

I can relate to all of that, it’s tough for sure. I also worry about what I can or can’t talk about and have even talked to other creators about that but we have to be real and we take the precautions necessary. Thanks for looking out!

[@aviatorz2fretz]

@@GMAceM absolutely. Love your content. Stay safe!

[@elgringoec]

You don't know what the roads were like ten years ago. Dodging potholes on connecting roads was normal. Roads have improved drastically. Can't do it all at once, and it's improving.

[@GMAceM]

I’m sure that some of the roads 10 years ago were crazy especially if they’re worse than the ones I encountered, and I encountered some pretty crazy ones. It’s certainly taking time but it also feels like a lot of things have halted and in some cases are going backwards. Nothing’s gonna be perfect but I think at least keeping the things we have in order is better than nothing.

[@elgringoec]

@@GMAceM Totally. The road between Mindo and Manta had a lot of bad sections where it was slow going steering around big potholes every few yards. From "La T" to Junquillal was crazy bad, the entire road was chunks of asphalt. 5mph was it and even then chunks would clang on the undercarriage. That was during the time of beefing up the panamericano and other main arteries which they did a great job on. But yeah, maintenance. Obras. They need funding. It's hard to get the people to lend a hand anymoreadays. "When your outgo exceeds your income, your upkeep becomes your downfall"

[@sunnywet]

tu eres intelegrante. Amigo. I'm Chinese, planning to move and live there from China. Looking for a job now.

[@scarlettjewell8092]

Make sure you have an online job before you leave as you will not find a job here. There aren't even enough jobs for Ecuadorians.

[@donovanduncan5733]

I want to know what the deal is with the suit hanging up

[@isabellam6447]

Crime is high in Duran😢

[@ParanaSlim52]

Remind me again, when was Ecuador perfect?

[@impish22]

do you give a little history and your story on any of your videos?

[@SahrivanSiaffa]

What is the cost of 1 bedroom apartment in ecuador, i know it depends on the location which i will like to know.

[@SahrivanSiaffa]

In the capital city i

[@samuelpallottini5108]

Don't you have a volunteer national guard? Or army reserves? They could be called in, especially with unemployment, there should be able bodied men to step up.

[@josephgarceau6753]

The Ecuadorian military and police have a lot of corruption. They have members who are gang members or work for the gangs secretly and share Intel. They're also not as well trained as the US military. You will see a group of 12 huddled together on 1 street corner joking and looking at their phones when they should be spread out at least. Ecuador also has really liberal laws, especially for minors. Many assassin's are under 18, and get released from police custody in a few days and are back out on the streets. The people of the Sierra and the Amazon have Indigenous Justice, which works decent as a deterrent.

[@bouuigigw]

Every Ecuadorian I know is so proud of the National Futball team, but that pride does not seem to translate into a desire to improve their own neighborhoods.

[@GMAceM]

There’s a part of this conversation that I didn’t get into because I got too into talking about the streets but it’s the fact that the funds always seem to be available for festivities but never for fixing the streets or organizing things. It’s frustrating to see when you like order but apparently not a big deal for those who like to party

[@itravelers]

Remember, governments don’t move fast. While the IVA increased 3%, observable changes take time to manifest. If you follow the news daily, significant arrests of key cartel figures are being made. That’s a positive.

[@GMAceM]

You are absolutely correct and it was definitely something that I forgot to mention as part of this video. I got too into the other things I mentioned and also had felt pressured due to the lack of time. I like how some things are getting better but it’s just sad how it doesn’t always seem to make a noticeable change and how we as people who live here tend to worry that we might end up being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

[@floresyturismo]

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[@GMAceM]

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[@arunbear]

Filming the potholes might help with raising awareness.

[@tomb727]

Hang on! Let's see how Ecuador 🇪🇨 does against Venezuela 🇻🇪 this afternoon! The game starts at 5 pm. I live in Sector Basilica, Quito Sur. It's about a ten minute walk to La Plaza de La Independencia. I have noticed an increase in military personnel and National Police in an around El Centro Histórico. I feel safe in the area in which I'm living. I frequently walk at night from El Centro Histórico back to Sector Basílica. After 9 p.m., the streets are practically deserted. The METRO is well policed and well lighted. Tonight, I'm meeting my three Equatorianous sons in Iñaquito to watch the soccer game. We'll travel home together on the METRO, probably leaving at 730 pm. Yeah....power outage. I was by myself in Iñaquito looking to take the METRO when the power went out. Oh well....I could have taken the bus, a cab, or ÜBER, but that seemed too much like work. Also, I only pay 22 cents to ride the METRO. The taxi would have set me back $3 or $4 and Uber, probably $3. What's a poor American immigrant to do? Well....within 30 minutes all of the stores that had generators were up and running and I have a fav spot for an ice cold Pilsener. A two liter bottle for $3, the cost of a cab ride. So, guess how I passed the time? Two hours later, the power was back on, and the METRO service started back up. My friends are all Equatorianous and Quechua Indian. Some of them I have known for ten years. Two of them live with me. We have a great Bible believing church that we attend. The boys are out of school, so we're planning a trip to the coast once again. La Playa Atacames is our spot on the coast. Although we are considering Manta, because we've never been and the pics all look very nice. Being friends with the indigenous people of Ecuador has forced me to learn Spanish. They say that I am progressing nicely. Considero una benedición haber emigrado al Ecuador. Estoy contento aquí. Estoy de acuerdo en que Ecuador no es para todos. Pero, para mi Ecuador está hermosura y pienso mi area está seguro.

[@GMAceM]

Unfortunately the Venezuela game was a bust but at least the Jamaica game went well! Me alegro mucho que Ecuador sea bueno para ti, eso es lo que más importa, lo que uno siente que es bueno para uno!

[@Manchurian1990]

Your channel is the best way that i can know the latest information of Ecuador, perfect job, sensational Job

[@Tbaz-u4r]

Put on that spidey suite... pretty please? 😍😍😍

[@Whatsupbuddiebud]

What crime happened today?

[@johnmontana4898]

Hey you know what I live here in the united states of california two 2 and a 1/2 hours from L.A , 5 hours to San Francisco. In other words, I live right in the middle. A little dinky town called Pixley population. 500. Last week at midnight, 2 teenagers. 15 years who's the shooting one? Got killed? It's no, it's everywhere, my closest big town's is Bakersfield and Fresno oh my gosh, I want hour and 10 minutes. There's always there. Crime shootings your name it. I can say it's everywhere. My name is John Montano like your videos, but I would try to make me smile. Maybe an hour, so you won't lose. You're audience. There's a guy Live in ecuador 5 years Move to Columbia. Said it was better over there.His block is called coffee time. name is lauren

[@dustinkittel2830]

Paying more in taxes and not seeing any benefits? I thought that was an American political strategy 😂

[@GMAceM]

😂

[@davidgarner6736]

" unlifed"?

[@GMAceM]

I use that word to avoid KZbin suppressing the video

[@davidgarner6736]

I see.

[@_santos13]

Pero… ¿y ese traje de Spiderman? 😂

[@ndthat]

The people are responsible for their situation. Stop complaining and do something about it.