Operations took place this Tuesday, January 9, 2024 in Cuenca.
Authorities they evaluated the events that occurred in Cuenca and Azuay this Tuesday, January 9, 2024, after the Government recognized by decree the existence of an internal armed conflict in the country.
Present at the local meeting were: Mayor Cristian Zamorahe prefect from Azuay, Juan Cristobal Lloret and the governor, Milton Benítez.
Zamora He was the first to provide information and point out the events that altered order in the city, They weren’t true.
And he gave as an example a video that circulated on social networks about an alleged attack in the Historic Center.
Events were not real, according to Mayor
Mayor Cristian Zamora and the prefect of Azuay, Juan Cristóbal Lloret.
In accordance with Zamorathis occurred because an ambulance attended an emergency in the Governorate that “had nothing to do with the acts of violence” that occurred in the country.
Likewise, he assured that the alleged attacks registered in the markets Free Fair, October 9 and April 12 nor were they TRUE.
“These events did not occur… This was corroborated through ECU 911 and by law enforcement agents,” Zamora said.
What did happen, he said Zamorawas the controlled detonation on the climb to Turi and caused damage to public lighting poles.
In addition, he explained that on General Torres Street, in the center of Cuenca, the eaves of a house collapsed, but that this did not happen due to criminal issues.
They guarantee the supply of basic services
Finally, guaranteed basic services y asked emphatically Get informed through official channels.
The Governor did the same, Milton Benítez, who assured that it is important to stay informed through official channels.
In addition, he highlighted the unity among the representatives of local institutions.
For his part, Prefect Lloret assured that actions are being articulated and that police reinforcements are expected in the coming hours.
He added that these are complex hours in which unity is essential.
He also called to avoid false alerts and to seek verified information. (YO)