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Three violent deaths in Cuenca in under 72 hours — including a woman shot 13 times during her brother's wake in Las Orquídeas and an armed attack in Las Peñas. Police Commander Ángel Esquivel says all the killings are connected to small-scale drug turf disputes. Here's what's happening, where, and what it means for residents.

The tranvía just posted its best day ever: 42,000 riders on December 24. Weekday averages are up to 27,000, the city's annual subsidy has dropped to $1.5 million, and the Monay overpass is 24% complete. Here's where things stand with Cuenca's love-it-or-hate-it tram.

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.

If you've been trying to register a new vehicle in Cuenca, you've been stuck since January 30. Good news: plate assignment and transfer services just resumed as part of a phased national reopening.

The national numbers are in from Carnival 2026 — Ecuador's tourism sector pulled in $81.9 million over four days. But Cuenca's story was more complicated, with the city ranking third nationally in emergency calls. Here's the full post-Carnival breakdown.

Cuenca's Terminal Terrestre processed over 58,000 departures and 36,500 arrivals during the four-day Carnival weekend. The numbers tell the story of a city that empties out — and fills back up — in dramatic fashion.

CNT flipped the switch on Cuenca’s first 5G network last week, covering the airport, bus terminal, and Historic Center. Speeds hit 1.4 Gbps in tests — about 30 times faster than 4G. Plans start at $10.

The Prefectura del Azuay has launched Carnaval Bakansote 2026 with over 160 events, 12,000 hotel rooms, and 600+ restaurants ready across the province. Gualaceo, Paute, Chordeleg, and Yunguilla await.