Cuenca news today, written for expats

Corpus Christi continues today around the Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion and Parque Calderon. The June 8 schedule includes Masses throughout the day, a 20:00 procession, and castle burning expected after 20:30.

The Cuenca Philharmonic will perform a free concert on June 11 at 20:00 at the Teatro de la Casa de la Cultura. The program brings together Andean sounds, Ecuadorian traditions, blues, funk, samba, festejo and Jazz de Barro.

A school near Cuenca's Banco Central replaced stairs with a ramp connecting three floors and removed many classroom doors to support inclusive learning. The project was designed for Unidad Educativa Estrellita Creativa by local architects from Ruptura Arquitectura.

Centrosur says people are posing as electric-company staff to carry out supposed meter readings in Cuenca. The company says real personnel wear institutional uniforms and visible official ID.

Cuenca's tram will run commercial service until 22:30 from June 4 through June 12 for Corpus Christi. Final units are expected to leave each terminal station at 22:30, with frequencies reduced to 10 minutes.

Corpus Christi runs around Parque Calderon through June 11, bringing large crowds to the Centro Historico. Police are urging visitors to keep belongings visible, use authorized parking, and teach children how to find help if separated.