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A viral video of a man with a guitar getting stopped by a tram controller has Cuenca talking — and it turns out there's a whole list of things you can't do on the tranvia that most people have never heard of.

Cuenca has 3,612 taxis for a population of 596,101. Drivers say they've lost 40% of their income since the pandemic, fares haven't changed since 2014, and the city is spending 4-5 months figuring out what to do next.

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.

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.

How to get around Cuenca, Ecuador without a car — or with one. A complete guide to the tram, city buses, taxis, ride apps, and whether you should bother driving.

Do you owe taxes in Ecuador as an expat? The short answer: probably not much, if anything. Here's how Ecuador's tax system works for foreign residents, including income tax, IVA, and the key deadlines.

The blue-uniformed officers who handle parking tickets, noise complaints, and street vendor disputes in Cuenca have officially rebranded. The Guardia Ciudadana is now the Cuerpo de Agentes de Control Municipal, with a new logo and a new downtown headquarters. Same people, same job — new sign on the door.

Ecuador's National Assembly just passed a law requiring cities to spend 70% of their budgets on infrastructure, capping payroll at 30%. Cuenca's mayor says it's a backdoor to erase $1 billion the national government owes local cities. Here's what it means for services you use.

The XVII Bienal de Cuenca, themed 'El Juego' (The Game), has transformed colonial plazas, museums, and heritage homes into immersive art spaces. Most of it is free, and it's happening right now.