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President Lenin Moreno's office has asked the Attorney General to investigate Cuenca National Assemblyman Doris Soliz, former Minister of Economic and Social Inclusion (MIES), “for crimes against public administration in the Coopera case.” Cuenca-based Coopera, at the...
With an estimated 250,000 tourists visiting the city over the four-day holiday weekend, Cuenca businesses and tourism officials say the independence holiday was one of the most successful ever. “It was a very good weekend and it came a good time,” said Juan Pablo...
Saying it reminded them of last month’s political protests, Cuenca residents and guests complained Sunday about the closure of Parque Calderon to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. “This is Cuenca’s independence holiday and Calderon is our most famous place,” said...
As it has been for years, Cuenca’s independence holiday is the biggest celebration of the year. This year, however, the event carries extra significance as the city tries to put the protests of October, some of them violent, behind. Festivities get underway today...
The Azuay Province Prosecutor's Office is investigating five cases of alleged police brutality during the protests earlier this month. All five incidents under review occurred during confrontations between police and protesters in Cuenca’s historic district. Most of...
By Ashley Rogers If you’ve been keeping an eye on the revival and renaissance of real estate in downtown Cuenca, you may have heard of ISAM (Inmobiliaria San Alberto Magno.) If you haven’t, you’re invited to get an up close and personal tour of this award-winning...
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology says the “atmospheric conveyor belt” bringing heavy rain from the Amazon to Ecuador’s mountain region will remain in place through the weekend. “The amount of rain we are receiving is unseasonable but we see it...
Jueves, 24/10/2019 Hola, Todos - Actividades - De la pagina cultural - Vi Maratón del Cuento y las Artes Cuenca 2019 - This childrens' and youth book event will be el domingo from 8-18:00 in the U. of Azuay with authors, workshops and readings. Del cuerpo del...
The Cuenca Tourism Office has released the full schedule of events for the 199th celebration of Cuenca’s independence. The schedule includes more than 200 fairs, concerts, parades and sales and lists events for the entire month of November. Among the highlights of...
My phone began to ring as I exited another building. I was empty handed and frustrated in my search for permission and access to an elevated vantage point to record the rising of the Super Luna that evening. I quickly answered and was thrilled to hear that another...
Miércoles, 23/10/2019 Hola, Todos - I will be on vacation from 28/10 to 17/11. Actividades - De la pagina cultural - Festival de la Lira - The awards ceremony for this poetry festival will be el miércoles13/11. Concierto - French pianist Maxime Zecchini will perform...
The following is a sponsored post. By Eduardo Balseca “As you can see, I’ve got my hands full.” Those were the first words Veronica Peralta, the Founder and Executive Director of Adacapia Autismo said to me when we met to talk about her therapy center. She was...
Lunes, 21/10/2019 Hola, Todos - Actividades - De la pagina cultural - Feria de Chaguarchimbana - The fair will be from 1-4/11 a las 10-22:00 in the Plazolete del Herrero. There will also be live performances of dance and music. Exposición - "Dos Generaciones," a...
More than a week after the end of national protests food availability has returned to normal in Cuenca’s mercados and supermarkets although some items continue to carry higher prices. The news is not as good for the availability of LP gas and some local distributors...
After winning all three games in the group stage, Deportivo Cuenca women’s football team takes on Paraguay’s Cerro Porteño tonight in Copa Libertadores de América competition tonight in Quito. “We are playing very balanced but very aggressive football and I am...
Azuay Province Prefect Yaku Pérez lashed out at a national assemblyman who accused him of attempted rebellion during the indigenous strike two weeks ago. “His claim is entirely bogus,” says Pérez. “He takes my comments out of context and says I was inside the assembly...
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inamhi) reports that the overnight snowfall in the Cajas National Park was one of the heaviest on record. The snow measured 12 centimeters at some locations along the Cuenca – Naranjal highway and as much as 60 centimeters in the...
Jueves, 17/10/2019 Hola, Todos - Actividades - De la pagina cultural - El Mercurio Anniversary show - The newspaper will be 95 on 22/10 and there will be a celebratory show el viernes, 18/10 a las 20:00 in the teatro Pumapungo. The invitation will serve as your...
Miércoles, 16/10/2019 Hola, Todos - Actividades - De la pagina cultural - Revista - El Observador magazine, ed. 113, is now in circulation. The theme is the fires in the Amazonia, environmental havoc, and effects on the people who live in the Amazon. Del cuerpo del...
National Assemblyman Fabricio Villamar is asking the attorney general’s office to investigate Azuay Prefect Yaku Pérez for the crime of rebellion which is punishable for up to 10 years in prison. Villamar, a member of the conservative Ahora Movement, says Pérez...
