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Ecuador's SRI just clarified which foods moved from 0% to 15% IVA. Lactose-free milk, all bread, instant noodles, pre-cooked meats — they're all taxed now. But fresh whole milk and raw products stay at zero. Here's exactly what's on the list and what it means for your grocery bill.
President Noboa signed a new 60-day state of emergency on April 2, covering nine provinces and four cantons — but not Azuay. There's no curfew this time. Here's what it means if you're traveling to the coast this Easter weekend.
Doctors, nurses, and staff at Cuenca's main IESS hospital issued a public statement this week warning of worsening shortages of medicines and surgical supplies. If you depend on IESS for healthcare, here's what's happening and what you can do.
President Noboa says the Cuenca-Molleturo-El Empalme and Cuenca-Girón-Pasaje highways will be concessioned with tolls and receive over $50 million in investment. He also cited impressive safety stats: under 12 homicides in Cuenca, a 26% drop in violent deaths nationally, and extortion down 40%.
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Ecuador's Santa Elena/Guayas coast before 7:30 AM today. It was felt across six provinces but caused no damage and triggered no tsunami alert. Cuenca did not feel it. Here's what happened.
Holy Saturday brings two powerful services to the Cathedral: the lesser-known Vía Matris at 10:00 AM — Mary's path of suffering — and the Easter Vigil at 10:00 PM with the lighting of the Paschal candle. Then Easter Sunday fills the Cathedral with six masses from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
After a painful 2% contraction in 2024, Ecuador's economy bounced back with 3.7% growth in 2025 — driven by booming exports and a 5.6% jump in investment. Here's what the numbers mean for Cuenca's expat economy, real estate, and your cost of living.
Cuenca turns 469 on April 12, and the city has planned more than 130 events throughout the month — parades, fairs, public works inaugurations. But don't expect any big-name international concerts this year. Here's why, and what to expect instead.
It's Good Friday and Cuenca is in full Semana Santa mode. Banks are closed through Sunday, government offices are shut, but supermarkets and restaurants stay open. Here's your complete guide to what's working today, what's not, and the Cathedral's full schedule of services.
