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Traffic, like cholesterol, causes blockages and is rarely discussed thoughtfully, being treated instead as a sudden affliction brought on by strangers or too many recent arrivals. We complain about it […]

Bored>? – (De El Mercurio del viernes, 13/2) Sinfónica y Mariachi darán un concierto (Symphony orchestra and mariachi band to give concert) – About 70 musicians from the Orquesta Sinfónica […]

Bored? – (De El Mercurio del jueves, 12/2) Agenda jueves, 12/2 – 10:00 – Mote Pata workshop & Celebration of Taita Carnaval – Museo Municipal de la Paja Toquilla y […]

For most newcomers, the first months in Cuenca feel unusually vivid. The historic center looks like a postcard. The churches feel monumental. Every walk around Parque Calderón feels intentional, as […]

By Jackson Holtz Mindfulness meditation is a stress-management practice with ancient lineage that cultivates nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment, often by directing attention to the physical sensations of breathing. […]

Although Ecuador scans 100% of exportable cargo in its ports, the government admits it does not have the time or personnel to review most of the images. According to port […]

Bored? – (De El Mercurio del viernes, 6/2) Azuay listo para feriado (Azuay ready for the holiday) – The Carnaval holiday will be from el sábado, 14/2 to el martes, […]

There is a profound question that occasionally occurs to me while walking to buy bread, not metaphorical bread or lifestyle bread, but actual warm edible bread within five minutes of […]

Bored? – (De El Mercurio del martes, 3/2) Obra de danza-teatro interpela indiferencia (Dance-theater work challenges indifference) – A theater-dance production organized by the Espacio Escénico will be staged on […]

This series was never really about cafes, routines, or where people spend their afternoons. Those were simply the visible signs. What it explored instead was what happens after the early […]

By Kristine De Abreu Cueva de los Tayos translates to “Cave of the Oilbirds.” However, this cave isn’t famous for bird-watching; it supposedly contains a golden library that harbors hidden […]

Bored? – (De El Mercurio del viernes, 30/1) Más de 120 eventos por el Carnaval (More than 120 events for Carnaval) – Azuay Province is getting ready to enjoy a […]

After my recent column on ICE and migration ran, it attracted nearly seventy comments within a day or two, many of them passionate, angry, supportive, dismissive, ideological, conspiratorial, and occasionally […]

Trade between Ecuador and Colombia became more expensive Sunday as the two countries imposed reciprocal 30% tariffs on imports. In addition, Colombia suspended the sale of electricity to Ecuador. Last […]

Bored? – (De El Mercuro del jueves, 29/1) Gualaceo da ‘puntapié inicial’ para el Carnaval (Gualaceo kicks off Carnival celebrations) – Carnaval celebrations will start in Gualaceo el domingo, 1/2 […]

Bored? – (De El Mercurio del miércoles, 28/1) Reactivarán tren de El Tambo a Coyoctor (Train from El Tambo to Coyoctor to be reactivated) – The Ministerio de Infraestructura y […]

The Federation of Cuenca Neighborhoods (FBC) is demanding that the government respond to what it claims is a “rising wave of crime” in the city. The federation says that its […]

By Jolene Wilson-Glah Behind an inconspicuous green door on a quiet street just outside el Centro lies a refuge few people know about — but which saves lives every day. […]

By Sylvan Hardy Over the years, I’ve heard from dozens of prospective North Americans who tell me about the dream home they hope to find in Ecuador. A man from […]

By Steven Rigney I don’t have a car in Cuenca. Don’t want one. I find that this is a common sentiment among many expats. Undoubtedly, this has a good deal […]

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The Cuenca Dispatch

Week of April 05

Legal storm builds over Ecuador’s moved-up local elections.

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Ecuador issues nationwide mpox alert after first Clade Ib case.

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Big power users switch to self-generation as Ecuador protects household electricity supply.

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