Cuenca News

INAMHI is forecasting electrical storms across Ecuador today, February 8 — including heavy afternoon downpours in Cuenca. The warning covers the coast, Amazon, and Sierra. Here's what to expect, what areas to avoid, and when the worst is expected to hit.

Interior Minister John Reinberg wants to recentralize traffic management, citing corruption in some local agencies. Cuenca's EMOV says the city shouldn't be punished for problems elsewhere.

The Consejo de Seguridad Ciudadana has deployed 90 new surveillance cameras and announced 400 additional community alarms for Cuenca neighborhoods, while multi-agency coordination ramps up ahead of Carnival.

Azuay province including Cuenca is under orange alert for heavy rains. 336 weather events already this year, 2 deaths, and multiple road closures. Here's what expats need to know.

Ecuador's INEC reports 0.37% inflation for January 2026 - a shift from last year's deflation. Soft drinks, chicken, and personal care items are driving the increase.

Workers have begun replacing the floor of Cuenca's iconic central plaza in a quadrant-by-quadrant renovation that also includes new lighting and drainage upgrades. The park stays open, but expect fenced-off work zones through mid-year.

Cuenca's water supply is at the center of a mining standoff. The government revoked Loma Larga's environmental license, the vice minister of mines resigned — but the mining concession itself hasn't been canceled. Here's what expats living in Cuenca need to know about the fight over Quimsacocha.

Heavy weekend rains caused a stream to overflow in Ucubamba, flooding more than a dozen homes and forcing evacuations. INAMHI warns intense rainfall will continue through February 5.

No more Quito layovers — LATAM Airlines just announced twice-weekly direct flights from Cuenca to the Galapagos starting March 31, 2026. Round-trip fares start at $310. Here's the schedule, how to book, and what this means for Cuenca-based travelers.