Cuenca’s Camera Network Is Set To Pass 700 Devices In August

Cuenca’s municipal surveillance network is getting a major refresh.

The Citizen Security Council says more than 700 video-surveillance cameras will be operating in Cuenca canton starting in August, after replacing old equipment and installing new devices.

What Is Being Added

The city acquired 472 newer cameras, which will be added to 319 devices already operating.

The update also includes 71 ANPR cameras. These read vehicle plates and compare them in real time with databases to detect vehicles reported stolen or under circulation restrictions.

The city already has 10 ANPR devices at Cuenca entrances and exits. The newer devices are planned for Historic Center streets, main avenues, and sectors considered critical because of crime incidence.

Why The Upgrade Matters

The CSC also renewed 78 monitoring points after 42 percent of old cameras were offline or had technical failures.

For residents, the practical takeaway is simple: Cuenca’s public-space monitoring is expanding, especially around vehicle movement and higher-risk locations. It will not solve every security problem, but it changes the city’s ability to track incidents after they happen and support police investigations.