by Rebeca Mendoza | Oct 5, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 48
One fugitive was recaptured the next day, while authorities examine how inmates breached Cuenca’s maximum-security prison. Escape from Cuenca’s maximum-security prison Two prisoners escaped from Cuenca’s Turi prison on September 28th, triggering a security operation,...
by Rebeca Mendoza | Sep 28, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 47
Prosecutors seek a formal hearing and temporary detention as Zamora disputes allegations over unexplained assets. Prosecutors seek formal charges The criminal investigation into suspended Cuenca Mayor Cristian Zamora advanced this week after the Azuay Provincial...
by Rebeca Mendoza | Sep 28, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 47
The city is preparing for floods and landslides in lower areas while drought and fire threaten the highlands. Emergency committee remains in permanent session Cuenca has activated its Cantonal Emergency Operations Committee and placed it in permanent session as the...
by Rebeca Mendoza | Sep 28, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 47
Floods, landslides and overflowing rivers are already causing serious damage before the expected peak of the phenomenon. Twenty-four emergencies remain active Heavy rain associated with the developing El Niño pattern has already left 24 active emergencies across six...
by Rebeca Mendoza | Sep 28, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 47
Azuay industries join conservation measures as officials try to preserve hydropower reserves through December. Reservoir continues to fall The Mazar reservoir, the most closely watched water reserve in Ecuador’s electricity system, fell to 2,134.6 meters above sea...
