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A joint enforcement operation over the weekend shut down four liquor stores and six shops in Cuenca for operating outside permitted hours and running unauthorized services. If you've ever wondered why your corner tienda randomly closes early, these rules are why.

The blue-uniformed officers who handle parking tickets, noise complaints, and street vendor disputes in Cuenca have officially rebranded. The Guardia Ciudadana is now the Cuerpo de Agentes de Control Municipal, with a new logo and a new downtown headquarters. Same people, same job — new sign on the door.

The Municipal Council unanimously approved an ordinance creating seed capital funds for local entrepreneurs — with a two-year grace period and zero interest. Here’s what it means if you’re thinking about launching something in Cuenca.