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Local Cuenca news for the expat community. Municipal decisions, infrastructure, safety, and economy coverage — updated daily.
Residents of Los Olivos and San Lucas in the San José de Balzay sector say they've been promised pavement on the same ~3 km road for about ten years. The most recent promise from the Prefectura del Azuay pointed to May-June. Families are still breathing dust.
Ecuador's weather service is calling Friday's UV radiation in Azuay 'extremely high' — the top category on the scale. INAMHI specifically flags 10 AM to 3 PM as peak exposure. Here's what that actually means at 2,550 meters.
Despite the government's assurances, an energy sector expert says Ecuador faces a real risk of power cuts during peak hours. The Colombia energy cutoff is making things worse, and Coca Codo Sinclair is still running at less than half capacity. Here's where things stand.
Lucas Mancinelli scored directly from a corner kick in the 60th minute to give Deportivo Cuenca a historic 1-0 victory over Santos FC of Brazil in the Copa Sudamericana. The Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar erupted. Cuenca tops Group D. Next up: San Lorenzo on April 16.
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.
