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Curious – (De El Mercurio del lunes, 26/2) Jezdimir Srdan compró casas, vehículos y otros bienes en Cuenca (Jezdimir Srdan bought houses, vehicles and other goods in Cuenca) – Imprisoned […]

Inmates of an entire wing of Litoral Prison in Guayaquil have been transferred to another prison north of the city as a result of high rates of tuberculosis, malnutrition and […]

The Social Security health care system announced Tuesday that consultations with doctors will be limited to 10 and 20 minutes, depending on medical circumstances. IESS management says the change will […]

The failure of Cuenca-based CREA in July 2025 served as a wake-up call for Ecuador’s largest financial cooperatives, banking experts say. “It was a reminder that the traditional rules of […]

Bored? – (De El Mercurio del lunes, 23/2) Con teatro apoyan a casa de acogida (Theater supports shelter) – The play ‘SIETE’ returns to the stage in Cuenca after 11 […]

More than a dozen organizations and individuals say they are preparing legal action against a new law placing controls on how local governments spend they money. Introduced by President Daniel […]

A law passed Friday by the National Assembly requiring municipal and provincial governments to spend 70% of their funding on infrastructure and investment is being sharply criticized by local leaders. […]

Bored? – (De El Mercurio del jueves, 19/2) 30 esculturas Cuy Kuna en Parque El Ferrocarril (30 Cuy Kuna sculptures in Railroad Park) – The 30 sculptures from the call […]

Parents of Cuenca school children are demanding immediate government action to repair and remodel schools. “Our children sit in classrooms that have ceilings falling in and bathrooms that have not […]

A number of CHL commenters seem to be under the impression that Cuenca has no zoning at all. That belief is understandable if your reference point is the North American […]

By Sylvan Hardy and Deke Castleman A statue of Garaicoa Abdón Calderón marks the heart of Parque Calderón, which marks the heart of El Centro, which, in turn, marks the […]

Hungry? – (De El Mercurio del domingo, 15/2) Delicias ancestrales en Carnaval (Ancestral delicacies during Carnival) – Enjoying cuisine in the paradise like surroundings in the Cajas is a “must-do” […]

Negotiators for Ecuador and the United States announced Friday that a trade agreement between the two countries will be signed soon. The Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) eliminates or reduces tariffs […]

This is not something that happens only in Cuenca. It shows up in almost every place where expats settle long enough for life to become ordinary. After the first six […]

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 […]

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