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Local Cuenca news for the expat community. Municipal decisions, infrastructure, safety, and economy coverage — updated daily.
The Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant — the backbone of Ecuador's power grid — will be formally accepted from Chinese builder Sinohydro by April 17, despite thousands of unfixed fissures in critical equipment. Ecuador will return roughly $200 million in guarantees. Here's why this matters for Cuenca and the risk of future blackouts.
Ecuador's monthly fuel adjustment lands on April 12 — right in the middle of Foundation Week. Extra and Ecopaís gasoline could jump to $3.03/gallon, the highest price ever for low-octane fuel in Ecuador. Here's what that means for your grocery bill, your taxi rides, and your delivery apps.
Weekend rains boosted Cuenca's river levels and there's a 70% chance of more this week. The Tomebamba is flowing at 3.69 m³/s and ETAPA says the outlook through June looks favorable. Good news for a city that was watching Mazar reservoir levels with increasing anxiety.
A late Klimowicz goal and a stoppage-time Rivero counter gave Deportivo Cuenca a massive away win at the George Capwell. The team sits 4th with 11 points — and now faces Santos FC in the Copa Sudamericana on Wednesday at home. Neymar won't be there, but road closures will.
Mazar reservoir — the critical piece of Ecuador's largest hydroelectric complex — is sitting just 22 meters above its minimum operational threshold. If dry conditions continue, the 2024 blackouts could make an unwelcome return. Here's what's being monitored and what expats should do to prepare.
A fuel price adjustment is scheduled for April 12. Low-octane gasoline (Extra and Ecopaís) and diesel are going up. Super premium stays the same. Here's what's driving it and how it ripples through groceries, transportation, and your monthly budget.
Follow-up to yesterday's IVA story: the SRI confirmed that 94 of the 115 foods in Ecuador's canasta básica keep the 0% IVA rate. Only 21 are now taxed at 15%. Here's exactly what's on each list so you can shop smart.
President Noboa just suspended the April 30 workday, and combined with May 1 Labor Day plus the weekend, Ecuador now has a 4-day holiday. Here's what'll be closed, what to plan for, and why you should book travel early.
Cuenca's Municipality confirmed its official X (Twitter) account was hacked Saturday afternoon. Until the city regains control, ignore everything posted by @MunicipioCuenca and verify official news through cuenca.gob.ec or other verified channels.
