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A mini-bus plunged over a Cajas Mountain cliff early Wednesday, killing four members of the Urakan Tropical orchestra, including the lead singer. Sixteeen others were seriously injured in the crash, including 12 members of the Guayaquil-based band. Although the cause...
The University of Cuenca consultants responsible for redesigning San Francsico Plaza have completed their work, turning finished plans over to the city. Director of the Cuenca Historical and Heritage Committee Paul Barzallo says that bidding specifications will be...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural -  Today's (MiĂ©rcoles - I figure by now you ought to know the days of the week in Spanish. And if you don't, learn them.) agenda events - Homage to Federico GarcĂa Lorca - There will be a panel discussion (I think) about the works of...
A U.S. citizen living in Cuenca has been arrested on sexual assault charges in the U.S.. R.M. Godwin was identified when he tried to buy property and was picked up Tuesday outside the immigration office near the El Vergel Supermaxi. Immigration officials say he will...
City officials have a warning for those who violate dog pooper scooper and trash collection laws: expect to pay a fine. Andrea Arteaga, manager of Cuenca public utility company EMAC says it’s time to get tough on people who routinely ignore the law. “These household...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Tuesday's agenda events - Martes de cine francés - The Tuesday movie at the Alianza Francesa was "Quai D Orsay". This Sat., at 20:00 the theater work "Los rostros y los cuerpos" will be presented at the Teatro Sucre. Free. Yoga for...
On Sunday, when Marcelita was crowned Cuy Queen of Quingeo, she was decked out in a florid Chola Cuencana dress with a colorful Panama hat to match. If that didn’t knock your socks off, you should have seen how she dressed for dinner later in the day. Marcelita’s...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Upcoming agenda item - Rueda de prensa (press conference - that's a new heading for you guys) - There will be a press conference on 14/9 at 9:30 in the Escuela Central to inform the public about the Primer Festival de Jazz y MĂºsica...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Upcoming agenda event - Alianza Francesa de Cuenca - From 12-18/9, the Alianza will be scheduling a series of cultural events. On Tue, 13/9 will be the Martes de Cine Francés (French Movie Tuesday) at 19:00 in their auditorium. This...
Construction could begin by the end of year of the largest public park in Cuenca’s historic district. According to the city planning department, the four-acre park will be built on land currently occupied by the old city prison and several adjacent properties...
Hola, Todos - Otras cosas - Titular - Yesterday's Periodico was cut off by MailChimp, the eletter mailing service. Here are the other stories that didn't make it into the last edition. TranvĂa - The "Patio Taller" (Maintenance Facility) is 75% complete. The...
Hola, Todos - The eye surgeries were successful and the recuperation is progressing well. Thanks to all of you who sent kind thoughts. Pagina cultural - Today's (Viernes) agenda events - Book launch and sale - "Las paredes hablan: El grafitti cuencano" (The walls...
Cuenca mayor Marcelo Cabrera announced Friday that Cuenca’s Mariscal La Mar Airport will open a full week ahead of schedule, on Monday September 12. When the runway resurfacing project began on August 19, administrators said the airport would reopen between September...
The resurfacing of the runway at Cuenca Mariscal La Mar Airport is complete, says Juan Fernandez, airport director. Better yet, he says, the new runway has passed all tests ordered by Ecuador’s civil aviation directorate. Contractors are installing new signage and...
Hola, Todos - There will be no Periodico starting tomorrow until I get reading glasses made. I have no idea how long that takes. Pagina cultural - Upcoming agenda items - all repeats. Seems like there's less going on - an effect of a bad economy? "Jornadas de la...
Cuenca’s municipal utilities company, ETAPA, is urging customers to limit their use of water for non-essential purposes. According to Ivan Palacios, ETAPA manager, the flow of water from the Caja Mountains watershed has slowed due to dry weather conditions and levels...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural -  Upcoming agenda events - Dialogando Saberes (Talking about knowledge) - This program and "La voz de los sin voz" (The voice of the voiceless) are two programs that will be presented Tue. at 19:20 in the Museo Pumapungo. It will be an...
Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Today's (Fri) agenda events - Campamento - There was a free camp Fri. with physical and mental tests, orienting, camping, survival, games and dynamics. More info at 099 530 6564 or 096 728 2154. (Boot camp?) Concierto - Mateo Kingman...
Hola, Todos - Your periodicos will be back until next Tuesday when I get my second surgery with another couple of days to recover and to get reading glasses. Do farmacias carry non-prescription cheaters? I am now reading the paper with my "bad" eye, but I won't have...
Representatives of several Cuenca neighborhoods say they are willing to wait for paved streets, community centers, and improved parks if it means the tram will be completed on schedule. They made the announcement Tuesday in press conference in Parque Calderon. Major...
