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Boutique Hotel Plaza Azul — a gem in the center of Old Cuenca

by | February 10, 2020 |

The charm of Cuenca lies in its beautiful colonial architecture in the city center. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Cuenca’s El Centro is a wonderful destination for visitors because many of the most historic attractions can be visited on foot. When visiting Cuenca, then, it makes sense to stay in El Centro, to […]

How is that empowerment?

by | February 6, 2020 |

I’m sitting here listening to 97.3 WKBCO from Denver while I’m writing. The reason is that this was “my” radio station while I lived in Colorado. And the primary DJ’s have been on it since I started listening to it in 1996. Imagine, the same people have been on it for 24 years. The reason […]

In Ecuador, 15% of women of childbearing age have anemia

by | February 6, 2020 |

According to the Health and Nutrition Survey of Ecuador (ENSANUT), 15% of women of reproductive age have anemia. Anemia, according to nutritionist Dayana Elizalde, is alarming, because if these women get pregnant, the fetus will suffer the consequences. “If they are in pregnant and have not had a good diet before and during that period, […]

Tame temporarily suspends flights to Fort Lauderdale

by | February 6, 2020 |

Ecuadorian airline Tame reported that it will temporarily stop flying to Fort Lauderdale, in the US, of its international destinations. The measure was taken because it is “carrying out processes for the installation of ADS-B-OUT equipment which [as of January 1, 2020], must be installed on all aircraft operating in the airspace of the United […]

IMF coming to review status of requirements for further funding

by | February 6, 2020 |

This month the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will arrive in Ecuador to evaluate the country’s progress on (for the fourth time) the “goals” set by the international organization with the Government in March 2019. Last December, the IMF said there would be some “flexibility” with the goals because of the problems the country faced last […]

Illegal demolition of a patrimonial house halted in El Centro

by | February 6, 2020 |

On Saturday morning, personnel from the Directorate of Historical and Patrimonial Areas halted destruction of a building with heritage value that was being demolished to build a parking lot in the center of Cuenca. The property is located on Mariano Cueva street, between Juan Jaramillo and Presidente Córdova, located in an a part of the […]

Cuenca Mayor verifies ETAPA’s progress in Saymirín-Tixán project

by | February 6, 2020 |

ETAPA-EP, Cuenca’s Municipal Telephone, Drinking Water and Sewage Company, is involved in several public health projects at the moment, the construction of the Saymirín-Planta de Tixán raw water pipeline, the rehabilitation of the Machángara Channel and, the construction of the Interceptor XIII (a large sewer that receives flow from a number of sewers and conducts […]

Complaints about speeding fines in Cuenca

by | February 6, 2020 |

Cuenca’s citizens are complaining that the province’s photo radar systems are poorly calibrated or photographing the wrong vehicles they are accusing of speeding. However, Traffic Commission of Ecuador (CTE) officials insist that all devices are working correctly. One Cuencano, Carlos N., has been caught speeding multiple time, a nightmare that he says he “never seems to […]

Former Director of Culture accuses the mayor of censorship

by | February 6, 2020 |

Adriana Tamaríz confirmed her departure from the Culture Department of the Municipality of Cuenca during a press conference held on Friday morning at the Central School. Tamaríz was dismissed from office by Mayor Pedro Palacios after a presentation event on Friday, January 24. The event was meant to highlight the agenda for the Bicentennial of […]

CRIME AND ACCIDENT REPORT

Published on February 06, 2020

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Cuenca and National Criminal Activity (Cuenca) On Tuesday morning, the National Police held a press conference and reported details of the arrest of the members of an alleged criminal gang dedicated to the sale of drugs. Five citizens (two foreigners) were arrested for the crime of drug trafficking and sale. The […]

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