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World Water Day events run March 20-22 in Cuenca, marking the 10th anniversary of the Cabildo Popular por el Agua. Community parades, environmental conferences, and family activities — all centered on the páramo and rivers that keep the city's water flowing.

Two days after prosecutors raided Mayor Cristian Zamora's home, 12 of Cuenca's 15 city councilors signed a petition titled 'A Defense of Democracy.' The political battle over Zamora's future is intensifying — and it matters for the city.

President Noboa delivered social housing through the 'Tu Casa Miti Miti' program, signed the Cuenca-Molleturo road contract, toured the $43.3M Monay-IESS interchange, and funneled $23M to local credit cooperatives. Here's what it all means.

The University of Cuenca begins its March-August 2026 academic period today. If you drive, walk, or bus along Avenida 12 de Abril, prepare for the return of 18,000+ students and all the congestion that comes with it.

Prosecutors raided Mayor Cristian Zamora's home, another property, and City Hall on Monday morning. The investigation centers on $80,000 in allegedly unexplained bank transactions. Zamora calls it 'clear persecution.'

Over 2,000 people in 11 communities west of Cuenca remain isolated after heavy rains destroyed bridges and roads. The military is airlifting supplies. A pregnant woman was evacuated. Here's what you need to know.

Neighborhoods like Misicata, San Joaquín, and Ordóñez Lasso went four days without running water after the Yanuncay River surge ruptured the Sustag plant pipeline. Service is slowly restoring — here's the latest.

The full National Assembly convened at Universidad Católica de Cuenca on March 18 to debate tax incentives for social housing. The day before, they passed prison reform with 84 votes. It's unusual — and it matters.

Thousands of students return to campus starting March 19 for the March-August 2026 semester. Late enrollment is still open through March 24. Here's what expats near campus should know.