Cuenca news today, written for expats

A 60-day closure tied to the Monay interchange is changing how traffic enters Cuenca from the autopista side. Guadalajara becomes the main entry route, while heavy vehicles are supposed to stay on De Las Americas.

A proposed Cuenca ordinance would require rental contracts to be registered with municipal offices. The stated goal is a rental cadaster that can help security authorities know who is renting in city neighborhoods.

Acting Mayor Marisol Penaloza requested resignations from senior municipal officials as part of an evaluation of the municipal corporation’s leadership team. The request does not automatically remove officials, but it signals a broad review inside City Hall.

Cuenca’s long-running airport question is back on the table, with early weather work pointing in a cautiously positive direction. The bigger issue may be what happens around the airport: roads, services, and a real plan for Tarqui.

CIDAP’s new exhibition-sale gives Cuenca residents a low-pressure way to see and buy Ecuadorian craft work directly. It runs through July and August at the Museo de las Artes Populares del CIDAP.

The Cazhapata sports complex is taking visible shape in Puertas del Sol, with parking finished and grandstand work moving ahead. The project carries a $4.8 million investment and is designed for major local events.