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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.
The International Artisan Biennial has activated across four cities in Ecuador this week, with Cuenca as a key venue. Timed perfectly with Foundation Week, it's a chance to see world-class craftsmanship alongside Cuenca's already legendary artisan tradition.
The Brazilian delegation touched down at Mariscal Lamar airport Sunday evening and fans were already there for autographs. Tomorrow at 5 PM, Deportivo Cuenca hosts Santos in the Copa Sudamericana group stage opener. Here's everything you need to know — stadium access, broadcasting, and what to expect in the city.
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.
Cuenca turns 469 this week and the city is throwing a proper party. Orchid shows, symphony concerts, a children's parade, a barter festival, Andres Cepeda live, free pet vaccinations, and the big Foundation Day ceremony on Sunday. Here's everything happening, day by day.
A Filipino diver living in Malaysia had her tourist visa denied, then watched the clock tick toward her non-refundable $14,000 Galápagos liveaboard departure date. Here's how she got approved with 24 hours left.
An American working remotely from overseas had been paying full federal and state taxes for four years. One consultation revealed he qualified for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. The amended returns are recovering over $25,000.
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.
