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A national reform to the COOTAD law would require municipalities to spend 70% of their budgets on investment. Cuenca's Human Talent director says that could mean cutting around 400 positions, including workers in education and culture programs that serve over 40,000 people.

President Noboa visited Cuenca on March 18-19 and brought some real deliverables: a $21 million highway contract for the Cuenca-Molleturo-El Empalme road, a new affordable housing project in Mayancela, and the reactivation of a stalled $4.7M initiative that's been dormant since 2011.

Cuenca's biggest-ever retail development is almost ready. Mall del Alto — 117,000 square meters, 250 stores, $50M+ investment — opens across from Mall del Río in late April. H&M, Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, electric go-karts, and a gourmet terrace. Here's everything we know.

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.

Cuenca's biggest retail development in years opens the last week of April. H&M, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, GAP, Old Navy — plus a 260-meter go-kart track and immersive bowling. Here's everything we know about Mall del Alto.

The White House raised tariffs on Ecuador from 10% to 15%, hitting shrimp, bananas, tuna, and broccoli exports. Ecuador's production minister is in damage-control mode, and the ripple effects could reach Cuenca's grocery shelves.

A massive protest hit Quito yesterday as the National Assembly prepares to vote on a law that would force municipalities to slash spending on social programs, education, and culture. Cuenca's mayor is publicly fighting it — and here's why it matters to you.

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.

On February 13, the US and Ecuador announced they've 'substantially concluded' a new trade agreement. Ecuador is dropping tariffs on American wine, nuts, fruit, and wheat. Here's what might actually change for expats shopping at Supermaxi.