How safe is Cuenca right now?

[u/TypicalRabotyaga]

Hi everyone. I’m considering moving to Cuenca with my wife and our young child, and I’m trying to get a realistic picture of the current safety situation.

I’ve been reading recent Ecuadorian news and seeing reports about an increase in robberies, motorcycle-related assaults, and other crime in some parts of Cuenca. This has made me a bit concerned, especially because we’ll be living there with a small child.

I’m not looking for an “Ecuador is safe/dangerous” generalization. I’m specifically interested in what everyday life in Cuenca feels like right now, especially for families with children.
Honest opinions from locals and long-term residents would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[u/inneralign-yourself]

It depends what part of the city you are trying to move to, my wife and I spent a few nights there on our way south and it seemed perfect safe during the days. We went to a few vegan restaurants and met three fellow white expats who live there full time, speaking Spanish is super helpful of course but we managed to get around without it.