Cuenca news today, written for expats

El Mercurio reports scheduled Centrosur power cuts will return in Cuenca on June 6 and 7 for electrical-infrastructure work tied to possible El Nino impacts. The listed windows run from 06:00 to 10:00 and 09:00 to 13:00, depending on the area.

Cuenca actress Monserrath Astudillo presents La Tia Cuquita: La rebelion del cucharon on June 4, 5 and 6 at 20:00 in Teatro Pumapungo. Tickets run $20 to $30 and are available through Meet2Go, El Mercurio reports.

Cuenca signed the contract to restore the former Colegio Febres Cordero, El Mercurio reports. The 1885 heritage building will receive a 14-month, $9 million intervention with commercial spaces, workshops, coworking, an auditorium, library and rooftop area planned.

El Mercurio reports Risk Management's Zone 6 coordinator says seven Azuay cantons, plus Molleturo and Chaucha in Cuenca, are among local areas vulnerable to El Nino impacts. He cited an 82% probability for June and July and 97% probability around late 2026 or early 2027.

El Mercurio reports preliminary data from two meteorological stations between Victoria del Portete and Tarqui are favorable for Cuenca's proposed new airport site. Corpac says it still needs 3 to 5 years of data and additional studies.

El Mercurio reports four streets around Parque Calderon will be pedestrian-only from 19:00 to 22:00 during Corpus Christi, June 4-14. Cuenca's Mobility Directorate also plans two extra tram units at night, with service every 10 minutes.