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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.

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.

Landslides and road damage from a week of intense rain have pushed 14 schools in Cuenca and Girón to virtual learning. Here's what's happening and what it tells us about this rainy season.

It's bad out there. Both the Cuenca-Girón-Pasaje and Cuenca-Molleturo highways are closed from landslides. The Tomebamba and Tarqui rivers are on pre-alert. A woman in Camilo Ponce Enríquez died in a landslide Tuesday night. Here's the full road map of what's open, what's closed, and how to stay safe.

Holy Week runs March 29 through April 5 this year, and Cuenca goes all in. Candlelit processions through the historic center, fanesca at every restaurant, hotels already filling up. Whether you're staying or hosting visitors, here's everything you need to plan now.

Cuenca's biggest celebration (alongside November 3) is coming up fast. The 469th Foundation Day festival runs April 6 through April 29, with over 100 events including concerts by Andrés Cepeda and Devendra Banhart, parades, food fairs, and more. April 12 is a local holiday. Here's what we know so far.

ETAPA EP, Cuenca's water utility, is hosting a month of events to celebrate World Water Day. Highlights include the launch of a new water quality monitoring system on March 12, a family gathering at the Botanical Garden on March 22, and a 6K race through the city on May 31.

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.