Cuenca news today, written for expats

El Mercurio reports a TCE judge accepted a gender-based political violence complaint against Cuenca Mayor Cristian Zamora in first instance. The ruling suspends his political rights for six months, sets a $12,050 fine and requires a 40-hour course, but Zamora says he will appeal.

More than 100 families in Ochoa Leon are living with a closed vehicle bridge that residents continue to use despite collapse concerns, El Mercurio reports. A new wooden pedestrian bridge is close to opening, but residents still want a vehicle solution.

Cuenca-Quito flights will change on Saturday, May 30, because Quito's Mariscal Sucre Airport will suspend operations from 02:00 to 14:00 for runway maintenance, El Mercurio reports. LATAM reprogrammed two Cuenca-related flights.

The University of Cuenca Symphony and Dance Company will present 'Pedro y el lobo, una aventura en El Cajas' on June 1 at 19:00 at Teatro Carlos Cueva Tamariz. El Mercurio reports the family show is free.

The University of Cuenca's AYNI Agroecological Fair runs every Thursday from 09:00 to 13:00 at the Faculty of Psychology patio. It brings together Red Agroecologica del Austro entrepreneurs with fresh produce, local foods and natural products.

Mall del Alto's administrator told El Mercurio the new center averaged 45,000 visitors during its first four days and saw about 10,000 vehicles enter. EMOV also sanctioned 96 drivers for bad parking around Mall del Alto and Mall del Rio.