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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.

Cuenca turns 469 this month, and the city is going all out. More than 70 events are lined up across April, including a three-day music festival at Parque Calderón, extended museum hours, gastronomic fairs, and a civic parade. April 12 is a local holiday.

Municipal Risk Management says over 2,500 hectares in the Cuenca canton are vulnerable to flooding and landslides. More than half of all regional emergencies this year have been in Cuenca. Here are the neighborhoods and parishes to watch.

The Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) signed a $42 million loan with Cuenca for urban infrastructure upgrades. It's one of the largest multilateral financing packages the city has received, and it signals serious external confidence in Cuenca's future.

Palm Sunday marks the start of Cuenca's biggest religious week of the year. From the Procession of the Steps on Tuesday to the Good Friday Via Crucis through the historic center, here's every event you need to know about.

April 12 marks 469 years since Cuenca's founding, and the city has announced this year's Insignia honorees. The local holiday falls on Monday April 13, and celebrations will run throughout the month.

The March 12 Yanuncay River overflow put multiple neighborhoods in emergency, destroyed a bridge, flooded homes, and contaminated the Botanical Garden's lagoon. Here's the latest on what happened and what's being done.

Semana Santa runs March 29 through April 5 in Cuenca, and this year is special — a recovered procession tradition returns after more than 50 years. Here's everything you need to know about Holy Week events, closures, and the Trucha Festival.