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CNT flipped the switch on Cuenca’s first 5G network last week, covering the airport, bus terminal, and Historic Center. Speeds hit 1.4 Gbps in tests — about 30 times faster than 4G. Plans start at $10.

Interior Minister John Reinberg is pushing to strip municipal governments of traffic management powers and centralize control nationally. Cuenca's EMOV says not so fast — here's what it could mean for your license, your fines, and your daily commute.

On Valentine's Day, Plaza de San Francisco will host the world's largest motepata — a traditional Cuencan corn-and-pork stew — with Guinness officials on hand to certify the record. Plates are just $2.

A trove of nearly 800 letters, photographs, notebooks, and musical scores spanning three centuries has been discovered in Cordero Crespo's former home in El Centro. Researchers are now conserving and digitizing the collection for public access.

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.

Carnival week kicks off Thursday with Jueves de Compadres, followed by a Color Fest 5K, the Four Rivers parade, free mote pata for 9,000 people, and Nicky Jam at the stadium. Tickets are $5-$35 at Farmasol.

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.

Cuenca's biggest commercial development is three months out. The Go Corp project brings the city's first H&M, Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic, plus entertainment venues. Here's what we know.

The Prefectura del Azuay has launched Carnaval Bakansote 2026 with over 160 events, 12,000 hotel rooms, and 600+ restaurants ready across the province. Gualaceo, Paute, Chordeleg, and Yunguilla await.