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Four joint operations by the National Police and Cuenca Citizen Guard have resulted in at least 20 arrests as well as the seizure of vehicles, weapons and drugs and liquor. The Citizen Guard also issued 200 warnings to individuals for “misuse of public spaces” on...
Shakira trae su tour mundial a Ecuador - Colombian singer Shakira is bringing her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" tour to Quito on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium. Exclusive ticket sales available to Bank of Guayaquil customers will be between miércoles,...
The Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant was forced to shut down operations Wednesday following heavy rainfall on the eastern flank of the Andes mountains. It was one of at least seven hydro plants that were off-line at various times Wednesday and Thursday due to...
There’s a certain satisfaction in turning on the tap in Cuenca and watching clear water pour out, clean enough to drink straight without boiling, filtering, or crossing yourself. People from many parts of the world find this remarkable, and rightly so. Much of Latin...
Occasionally, I see a question posted on an Internet forum from an expat-wannabe inquiring about quiet places to live in Cuenca. If I were ever inclined to answer, it would be to deliver an emphatic "Don’t come to Cuenca!" . . . or anywhere else in Ecuador or Latin...
Cuenca se sumará a desfile por el orgullo - The pride parade, announced by the LGBTIQ+ movement, is developing a nationwide schedule of activities. The march in Cuenca will be on July 5. The parade begins at parque San Blas at 2p.m. and arrives at the San Francisco...
By Louis Bourgeois When we face a true “zone of annihilation,” when we are authentically devastated, we open ourselves to a rare experience. For most it would be their own death which would be this rare experience. But sometimes, for those who have had the courage to...
Although Spain's National Court has agreed to extradite William Joffre Alcívar, alias Black Willy, to Ecuador, it is demanding that Ecuadorian officials guarantee his safety in prison. “We recognize the defendant’s concern that widespread violence in Ecuadorian...
El Mall del Alto <The Monster on the Mountain> prevé apertura para el 2026 - The opening for the Mall del Alto is planned for 2026. Patricio Ortiz, executive president of the GO Group said there will be 180 commercial spaces, 150 islands, a hyper-market...
Why are your beans so stubborn, your beef is gristly, and your salvation hisses like a steam engine? It’s no secret that some things can take a little longer in Cuenca. Buses. Bank queues. Getting your cedula laminated. But if you’re new in town, nothing quite...
Exposiciones en Museo de Arte Moderno -- 2 exhibits are at the MMAM until July 13, "Narrativas de un país en ciernes" (Narratives of a country in the making) by artists Jorge Vinueza, Claudia Cortez and Pedro Freire and "Pasando Revista" (Passing Review) by Luis...
By Stephen Vargha William Shakespeare wrote, “If music be the food of love, play on.” And the Cuenca Symphony Orchestra will be doing that for one of their beloved members. “Yackson has a love for music and is very knowledgeable. He is very open to sharing his...
As former municipal councilman Xavier Bermúdez replaces Santiago Malo as governor of Azuay Province, many are predicting a contentious relationship between the national government and Cuenca Mayor Cristian Zamora. Bermúdez resigned last week from the municipal council...
The United Nations Office for Refugees (UNHCR) predicts “thousands more” Venezuelan refugees will arrive in Ecuador in the coming months. In a statement, UNHCR said that recent changes in immigration policy in the United States will increase the number of refugees in...
I used to carry an Alien Registration card. That isn’t a metaphor, or a bit of nostalgic whimsy. It was a real laminated rectangle issued by the United States government, tucked into my wallet for years, identifying me as a resident alien. It even had my fingerprint...
By Jim Smith Cuenca has long attracted retirees from North America and Europe with its pleasant climate, walkable streets, quality health care, and lower cost of living. But a growing number of these retirees are not just here to relax. Many are part of a growing...
The Cuenca Municipal Council on Friday night voted to repeal the Ordinance Controlling and Sanctioning the Use and Occupation of Land. The 11 to five vote will be reconsidered in a second debate before it becomes final. The vote followed Mayor Cristian Zamora’s...
By Deke Castleman and David Morrill Most foreign visitors start their first tour of Cuenca at Parque Calderón and many expats pass through the park on a daily basis. Despite the recent restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the park remains full of people, the...
Start of Inti Raymi at the Ingapirca complex - The Instituto Nacional de Patrimonio Cultural (INPC) presented the agenda for the Inti Raymi festivities at the Complejo Arqueológico Ingapira which starts with a walk on the Qhapaq Ñan this Friday at 6:00. Friday, 20/6...
By Sylvan Hardy It’s Corpus Christi week in Cuenca. For most expats, the celebration, or Sentenario as it is sometimes called, means nightly fireworks and candy sales in Parque Calderon and an assortment of craft fairs and concerts for the next seven days. The...
