Cuenca news today, written for expats

President Noboa just swapped out the Environment and Energy chief. The new guy has a Penn degree and was running CNEL three weeks ago. With Cuenca's energy projects in the pipeline, this matters.

Thirty varieties of apples, live music, traditional dances, and artisan vendors — all just 52 km from Cuenca. The 8th annual celebration kicks off Saturday at 9 AM.

The Conservatorio José María Rodríguez is taking new students for music and dance. Spots fill fast — music registration closes May 22.

Violinist-turned-conductor Andrea Vela just made history as Ecuador's first female orchestra director. Her debut? A Mother's Day concert with Don Medardo y sus Players this Wednesday and Thursday.

A $90M hydroelectric plant and a $180M wind farm at 3,800 meters elevation. The Yanuncay River area is about to become Cuenca's energy corridor, with construction starting as early as 2027.

The painter, muralist, and beloved University of Cuenca professor who shaped generations of artists has died at 103. His daughter said he 'merges with the ochre tones of Cuenca's sunsets.'