Cuenca news today, written for expats

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.

Cuenca will host the international Premios Verdes final from October 19 to 23. The 2026 ranking selected 500 socio-environmental projects from 2,087 applications across 29 countries.

Hot, dry conditions have raised the risk of forest fires in Cuenca's paramo and forest areas. ETAPA says dry pajonal is one of the main concerns after last year's severe fires in Cajas and other parts of Azuay.

Cuenca's Citizen Security Council is installing 401 video-surveillance cameras to replace old equipment and expand monitoring coverage. The plan also includes license-plate cameras at city entrances and more cameras for the Centro Historico and tourist areas.

SOLCA Cuenca will run a prostate-cancer prevention campaign from June 15 to 19 for men age 40 and older. The $10 campaign includes a blood sample and medical appointment, with registration at SOLCA Cuenca.