Cuenca news today, written for expats

El Universo reports INAMHI warning No. 40 is active for Monday, June 1, with UV levels high to extremely high across much of Ecuador. Azuay is listed among provinces expected to see very high radiation levels.

El Mercurio reports Guabizhun lagoon in Deleg has new lights along handrails and bridges around about 40% of the water. Night visits are allowed until 22:00, while daytime access is free Tuesday through Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.

El Mercurio reports Cuenca artist Cristian Morocho, known as Cavadrio, was selected to represent Ecuador in Sports Illustrated's One Global Game campaign for the World Cup. His illustration combines Ecuadorian geography, fauna, symbols and La Tri history.

El Universo reports INAMHI's May 31 forecast calls for rain and drizzle across parts of the Sierra, including Cuenca. The warning also covers variable-intensity rain in the Amazon and possible rain in parts of the Coast and Galapagos.

El Mercurio reports scheduled power cuts will affect specific Cuenca sectors on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31. The local windows include Av. Loja and San Roque on Saturday morning, several rural sectors later Saturday, and Antonio Vega Munoz/Miguel Velez areas Sunday morning.

Toys R Us opens to the public in Cuenca on May 30 at 11:00, El Mercurio reports. The store is on Avenida de las Americas, diagonal to Centro Cristiano, and the company announced inauguration surprises.