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Miguel Patiño, an artisan from Cuenca's Sinincay parish, has developed a unique skill: building life-size replicas of aircraft. His workshop on Avenida De Las Américas is a hub of this intricate work, with a dream to see one of his creations in a public space in Cuenca.

An Ecuadorian Army operation in Cuenca removed 17 surveillance devices that officials said lacked the required authorizations. The cameras had been installed on roads, in public spaces, and at points considered highly conflictive.

An Arcsa inspection in Azogues found reported stolen medicines, expired products, and items without sanitary registration. The case is a reminder to check the source of medicines before buying.

Ecuador’s Health Ministry activated epidemiological surveillance and a rapid-response protocol in Cuenca after a suspected measles case. Health workers are checking vaccination cards, applying free doses where needed, and monitoring public and private health facilities for additional suspected cases.

Cuenca’s Citizen Security Council says more than 700 municipal surveillance cameras will be operating across the canton starting in August, including new license-plate-reading devices for entrances, exits, central streets, avenues, and crime hot spots.

Cuenca's Citizen Security Council is installing 401 video-surveillance cameras to replace old equipment and expand monitoring coverage. The plan also includes license-plate cameras at city entrances and more cameras for the Centro Historico and tourist areas.

Eighteen years without real maintenance. Potholes, crumbling pavement, and a bridge damaged by a landslide. Residents of Chiquintad want answers.

Police detained two suspects after they fled the scene of a hit on Av. de las Américas near Hospital del Río. The crime occurred April 2 on a major artery that expats drive daily. Here's the context and why it matters for your routine.

New panoramic cameras with AI-powered detection, license plate recognition at every major entry and exit point, and the country's largest AI monitoring room — all connected to ECU 911. Cuenca continues to invest heavily in safety while staying out of any state of emergency.