Cuenca news today, written for expats

Azuay is expanding the bridge over the Sadracay River from one lane to two, with a reported investment of $121,795 and direct benefits for more than 7,166 residents.

Families in Cuenca and across Zone 6 are preparing for the September 1 school year, with basic supply lists around $25, basic-education uniforms around $76, and shoes starting at $22.

A motorcycle crash near Parque Jacaranda killed one man early August 7, according to ECU911 information cited by El Mercurio.

Starting August 15, Cuenca bus users will be able to lend a Movilízate card once as a solidarity exception when someone runs out of balance. Personalization remains mandatory for students and the general public.

The Casa de la Cultura Núcleo del Azuay has prepared a 2026 calendar of concerts, exhibitions, cinema, and activities for all ages from August 5 through August 21.

The Alianza Nacional por la Salud, which brings together 38 patient organizations, says financing, medicine shortages, provider payments, and continuity of care remain unresolved problems.