Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Mobility is one of the issues that most worries Cuencanos. The next mayor has the challenge of reducing traffic chaos and establishing an integrated transport system with the tram as the central axis. Mobility is one of the top priorities of the nine candidates for Mayor of Cuenca. All agree on […]
The city’s nine mayoral candidates all agree on one thing: Cuenca’s mobility issues are a huge problem
Published on January 30, 2023
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Risky driving practices bringing more accidents to Cuenca
Cuencanos are getting more and more aggressive in their driving, causing an increase in traffic accidents over the last three years. Offensive behaviors are common in Cuencanos when driving, a pattern that is aggravated by the vehicular chaos that the city endures. Speeding, driving in the opposite direction, not giving way to pedestrians, and disrespecting […]
Huascachaca wind project will be ready in the first quarter of 2023
Update to: Minas de Huascachaca wind farm begins to generate energy Published: Volume 7, Issue 13 The Huascachaca wind farm, the largest in Ecuador with a capacity of 50 megawatts, is in the final stages of conditioning and testing to start operating in the first quarter of this year, announced the Ministry of Energy and Mines. On […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!
Fourth corruption scandal hits close to home for Lasso
The Guillermo Lasso administration is facing its fourth alleged corruption scandal and this one involves his brother-in-law. As a result of a series of leaks of recordings that involve former officials, servants and people close to the Lasso government, the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) opened a new investigation called ‘Caso Encuentro.’ The name of […]
There were 286 investigations of migrant smuggling launched in Ecuador in 2021 and 2022
Ecuador has experienced a rise in risky migration. Migrants are taken advantage of by trafficking mafias, and in many cases, there are no sentences against the coyoteros. In 2021 and 2022, the Ecuadorian Prosecutor’s Office registered 286 investigations for migrant smuggling. Roughly 80% of those cases are still in the early investigation stage and there […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!
Tourism sector in Cuenca grows with the help of private investment
Cuenca’s tourism sector has come back fast after the end of the pandemic. One of the engines for its success has been private investment in hotels and restaurants. Hotel and gastronomic entrepreneurs have invested large sums of money to give Cuenca a tourist boost. Thanks to this, tourism is one of the sectors that has […]
Three arrested in Cuenca for vehicle theft with express kidnapping
Update to: Cuenca triples security spending in a year with rising crimes Published: Volume 7, Issue 12 In one week, police arrested three criminals who stole two vehicles and kidnapped their owners. Police warn to be careful when selling cars online. In two operations, the Police arrested three people in Cuenca involved in the alleged […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!
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