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Cuenca marked 469 years since its founding with the traditional Sesión Solemne at the Salón de la Ciudad on April 12, 2026. Mayor Cristian Zamora's centerpiece: turn Cuenca into a regional public health hub built on municipal hospitals that double as research centers.

President Noboa just suspended the April 30 workday, and combined with May 1 Labor Day plus the weekend, Ecuador now has a 4-day holiday. Here's what'll be closed, what to plan for, and why you should book travel early.

Police detained two suspects after they fled the scene of a hit on Av. de las Américas near Hospital del Río. The crime occurred April 2 on a major artery that expats drive daily. Here's the context and why it matters for your routine.

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.

Two-month-old twins from a remote Shuar community in Morona Santiago are fighting for their lives in separate Cuenca hospitals after a three-day journey on foot just to reach medical care. Their story highlights the healthcare gap facing Ecuador's indigenous communities.

Nightly closures from 11 PM to 4 AM on the Cuenca-to-Azogues highway continue through approximately April 9 as crews install beams for the Monay interchange. Here's what you need to know about the detour.

The $8 million municipal hospital in El Valle opened on February 2 and has already treated more than 7,800 patients, handled 900+ emergencies, and performed roughly 100 surgeries. It serves five parishes and over 78,000 residents — and two more municipal hospitals are on the way.

Great news if you've been procrastinating on renewing your cédula or getting a passport: Registro Civil has extended walk-in service (no online appointment needed) through July 31, 2026. Just show up, pay, and get it done — including at Cuenca's San Blas agency, where passports are ready in about 30 minutes.

A joint enforcement operation over the weekend shut down four liquor stores and six shops in Cuenca for operating outside permitted hours and running unauthorized services. If you've ever wondered why your corner tienda randomly closes early, these rules are why.