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President Noboa signed a decree cutting IVA from 15% to 8% at registered hotels, restaurants, and tourism businesses from February 14-17. Check your receipts — and complain to SRI if they're still charging 15%.

Weekly flights from Quito to Houston jump from 7 to 12 by May. More capacity usually means better prices — and easier connections to 100+ US destinations.

The government just updated its rainy season alert map. Azuay is at orange (moderate risk), three provinces are at red, and if you're driving anywhere this holiday weekend, you need to pay attention.

Azuay province including Cuenca is under orange alert for heavy rains. 336 weather events already this year, 2 deaths, and multiple road closures. Here's what expats need to know.

No more Quito layovers: LATAM Airlines announces twice-weekly direct service from Cuenca to Baltra Island starting March 31, 2026. Round-trip fares from $310.

Cuenca's largest public hospital is operating at 62% of needed medications and 61% of medical supplies. The Ministry of Health has delivered emergency shipments, but challenges persist.