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Local Cuenca news for the expat community. Municipal decisions, infrastructure, safety, and economy coverage — updated daily.
The $8 million municipal hospital in El Valle opened on February 2 and has already treated more than 7,800 patients, handled 900+ emergencies, and performed roughly 100 surgeries. It serves five parishes and over 78,000 residents — and two more municipal hospitals are on the way.
Ecuador's international reserves just hit $11.94 billion — the highest level since the country adopted the US dollar in 2000. If you keep your money in an Ecuadorian bank (or just spend dollars here daily), this is the single most important economic indicator you should be watching.
El Mercurio just published a map of Cuenca's flood-risk zones, and the numbers are sobering: 2,500 hectares are classified as vulnerable to winter weather disasters. The Yanuncay already overflowed once this month. Here's which neighborhoods are at risk and what you should do.
Great news if you've been procrastinating on renewing your cédula or getting a passport: Registro Civil has extended walk-in service (no online appointment needed) through July 31, 2026. Just show up, pay, and get it done — including at Cuenca's San Blas agency, where passports are ready in about 30 minutes.
A joint enforcement operation over the weekend shut down four liquor stores and six shops in Cuenca for operating outside permitted hours and running unauthorized services. If you've ever wondered why your corner tienda randomly closes early, these rules are why.
Four rural communities in Tarqui parish are getting a brand-new sanitary sewer system, backed by a $3.56 million investment. Over 5,300 residents will benefit, and an interceptor is being built on the Tutupali River to manage wastewater properly.
A broken water main at the intersection of Latinoamérica and Av. Remigio Crespo knocked out service in several Cuenca neighborhoods on Saturday, March 21. ETAPA crews were on-site for repairs — here's what happened and what to know for next time.
Published on World Water Day, experts are warning that Cuenca could face a water supply deficit by 2050 if the city doesn't invest in reservoirs and better watershed management. The discussion is getting serious — here's what's at stake.
A national reform to the COOTAD law would require municipalities to spend 70% of their budgets on investment. Cuenca's Human Talent director says that could mean cutting around 400 positions, including workers in education and culture programs that serve over 40,000 people.
