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Ecuador gave Cuba's entire diplomatic staff 48 hours to leave the country. No official reason was given, but the timing — days after a new US-Ecuador military deal — tells its own story. Here's what happened and what it signals about Ecuador's direction.
If you drive to El Valle, your morning commute is about to get a little less painful. The municipality is adding a reversible third lane between El Coco and Chilcapamba, with work starting this month and the new lane operational by April.
A new curfew hits four coastal provinces from March 15-30, and the US military is joining Ecuador's war on drug cartels. Here's what it means for you — even if you live in the highlands.
New panoramic cameras with AI-powered detection, license plate recognition at every major entry and exit point, and the country's largest AI monitoring room — all connected to ECU 911. Cuenca continues to invest heavily in safety while staying out of any state of emergency.
The new Hospital Municipal de El Valle opened February 1 with 31 specialties, 24/7 emergency care, and an $8 million investment. It serves 78,000+ residents across six rural parishes — many of them popular with expats.
Cuenca's biggest religious and cultural celebration of the year is a month away. Processions, road closures, fanesca everywhere, and hotels that fill up fast. Here's your planning guide.
LigaPro 2026 kicked off last week and Deportivo Cuenca hosts Ecuador's most popular club on March 1. If you've been curious about local futbol but never gone to a game, here's everything you need to know.
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.
ETAPA is shutting down the Cuenca-Azogues highway, Panamericana Norte, and the road to Jadán on February 25 from 3:20 to 3:40 PM for rock removal at the Guangarcucho wastewater treatment plant construction site. It's only 20 minutes, but plan ahead.
