I have been in Cuenca since August 2019. I ride my recumbent trike by the river trails and enjoy the cultural vibe of the city, riding the bus and the people. As I am 61 and a relative youngster, I don’t yet qualify yet the adulto mayor benefits. But I am disabled...
From Ecuador’s famous artisan markets direct to your home
Ecuador is famous for its vibrant woven textiles, especially from alpaca wool, which has an exquisite texture that gives extra lightness and warmth. The alpacas from the Chimborazo region are known as the ‘Ladies of Chimborazo’ for their especially soft fur and elegance, and the textiles made by indigenous artisans in Otavalo and other areas […]
“I wish this had been around in the 40’s, M. Tse Tung”
Today only, we are offering our one-of-a-kind, never publicly offered before, fully proven and sure to work guide, “How to Destroy a Democracy and Become an Autocratic Ruler in Less Than 4 Years,” for only $10! How can we do that you ask? Are we crazy you ask? Do we realize how cheap that is […]
CRIME AND ACCIDENT REPORT
Cuenca and National Criminal Activity (Cuenca) On the night of Tuesday, January 14, 2020, the National Police executed an operation called ‘Cangri’ against micro-trafficking, in Cuenca. The agents of the Sidpro-Bac unit of the National Police spearheaded the action that resulted in the arrest of 4 people, allegedly involved in drug micro-trafficking and the seizure […]
Six cosmetic surgeons caught lying about credentials
The Anti-Corruption Secretariat announced the case of six cosmetic surgeons (two in Guayaquil and four in Quito) involved in the falsification of their specialist degrees. Dora Ordóñez, Anticorruption Secretary, explained that after several investigations, they were able to verify that the fourth level titles (these relate to specialization in a field of medicine) of these […]
Assemblywoman Gabriela Rivadeneira’s father arrested in Imbabura for money laundering
The father of Assemblyman Gabriela Rivadeneira—who has taken political asylum in Mexico—was arrested in the province of Imbabura. According to the police report, the man and another suspect taken into custody, have links to an alleged money laundering operation. The Asset Laundering Unit (ULA)—after a police investigation and documents provided by various control agencies—under the direction […]
Obesity in school children continues to increase in Ecuador
Every day, in fast food places, people are tempted with a “do you want to super-size your order? Maybe more fires or soda?” And many impulsively say “Yes.” But these types of products are on the ‘red list,’ as they have been shown to be part of an obesity epidemic, which affect more than 30% […]
What rights does Mexico grant to asylum-seekers from Ecuador?
The four “Correísta” assembly members who were in the Mexican embassy in Quito managed to leave Ecuador after their “hosts” granted them political asylum. Last Thursday, Ecuadorian Foreign Minister José Valencia reported that all the approvals for the Correísta’s to leave for Mexico were given after the respective safe-conduct was granted. “The Government of Mexico […]
Cajas National Park is a stone’s throw away and a world apart from Cuenca
El Cajas National Park is a national park in the highlands of Ecuador, just a mere 30 kilometers west of Cuenca. But it is a world away from the famous colonial city and is a place every visitor to Ecuador should experience. The park is quite large, with an area of 285.44 km2 (28,544 hectare or 110 square miles). […]
City on track to replace 425 buses by March with new lower exhaust units
Only 40 buses need to be replaced to complete the renovation of the 425 transport units that the Municipality and the Chamber of Transport said had to be done by March. To date, the Chamber of Transportation has managed to renew 90 percent of the fleet and within two months will complete the remainder. The […]
ETAPA working on new agreement to continue to manage Cajas National Park
On March 17th, the agreement of the delegation given by the Ministry of Environment (MAE) to the Municipality of Cuenca to administer the Cajas National Park (PNC) ended. It was valid for 10 years. This was the second 10-year term agreement between the two entities to manage the PNC. In those 20 years, the municipality has […]
US Consulate comes to Cuenca on January 29th for passport applications and notary services
The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil has announced that representatives from the Quito office will offer notarial services and accept passport applications in Cuenca on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at the Abraham Lincoln center, located on Presidente Borrero and Honorato Vásquez streets, in the center of the city. The hours of operation will be from […]
Rural doctors join the health centers in Cuenca
A total of 135 health professionals, including doctors, nurses and dentists, joined health establishments of the Northern and Southern Districts in Cuenca, to carry out their rural health year from January to December 2020. Prior to joining, the young doctors participated in a training process where they learned about the different programs managed by the […]
Emergency stabilization project to start in Los Pinos Alto neighborhood
A new stabilization intervention will be carried out by the Municipality of Cuenca in the Los Pinos Alto neighborhood, as reported by the Risk Management Secretariat. Froilán Salinas, director of Risk Management of the Municipality of Cuenca, reported in an interview on Unsion TV that the entire area of said neighborhood and the Jaime Roldos […]
Resurfacing work on airport runways and airplane taxi roads one-third complete
In December 2019, maintenance work began on the aircraft parking platform at the Mariscal La Mar airport, which is managed by the Cuenca Airport Corporation (CORPAC), with a deadline of 63 days. As of this week, the work is 32% complete. The works will be executed in phases so as not to affect the operations of […]
City barely making a dent in replacing overhead wiring
In Cuenca the cables of 166,775 telephone lines, 102,956 Internet connections and 7,782 paid television users, cross the city from end to end according to a report by the Telecommunications Regulation and Control Agency (Arcotel). The wiring forms the so-called “noodles” that affect the city’s appearance. The agency warns, in a report made in 2017, that […]
Car registration begins in Cuenca with Vehicle Technical Review requirement
Cuenca’s vehicle registration period began last week and an increase in demand is expected. It is now mandatory that before registering, cars must comply with the Vehicle Technical Review (RTV). The fine for not registering a vehicle on time is $50 and is set by the National Traffic Agency (ANT). Cuenca is the only one […]
Demolished patrimonial house to be rebuilt by owner after legal battle
In August 2019, without authorization Vicente Calle knocked down his patrimonial house on Hermano Miguel Street, between Mariscal Sucre and Presidente Córdova, in the Historic Center of Cuenca. Now, by order of the city, he’s going to have to rebuild it. Omar Alvarez, councilor and president of the Commission for Historical and Heritage Areas, of […]