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The Cinemateca Nacional is showing free international films all week in Cuenca. Migration, identity, memory, and resilience — plus it's free. Here's the lineup.

A group of protesters stormed an Iranian cultural center in Quito during Ramadan prayers, injuring one person. Here's what happened and why it matters in Ecuador's current political climate.

A total lunar eclipse turned the moon red over Ecuador early this morning. If you missed it, here's what happened — and when the next one is coming.

Eight provinces are under emergency declarations, roads are damaged, and crops are destroyed. Cuenca's not the worst hit, but the rain isn't letting up. What expats should know about travel and safety.

A new curfew hits four coastal provinces from March 15-30, and the US military is joining Ecuador's war on drug cartels. Here's what it means for you — even if you live in the highlands.

CNT just activated 5G in Cuenca with six base stations covering the historic center, Miraflores, the airport, and more. Early tests show speeds up to 1.4 Gbps — roughly 30 times faster than 4G. Here's what you need to know.

New panoramic cameras with AI-powered detection, license plate recognition at every major entry and exit point, and the country's largest AI monitoring room — all connected to ECU 911. Cuenca continues to invest heavily in safety while staying out of any state of emergency.

A 90-day emergency has been declared across five coastal provinces. Over 200,000 people are affected. Cuenca is fine — but if you travel to the coast, fly through Guayaquil, or care about electricity, read this.

GDP growing at 2%, inflation at just 1.5%, a new US trade deal boosting exports, and the basic salary up to $482/month. Here's what Ecuador's 2026 economy actually looks like — and why it matters if you live here.