The Ministry of the Interior of Ecuador has taken steps to intervene in the monitoring facilities of the Transit and Surveillance Authority (ATV) in Samborondón, marking a significant shift in the management of the area's surveillance system. This intervention follows the signing of an agreement between the Ministry, the National Police, and the local municipal authority responsible for monitoring, which grants the Police control over the technological and logistical infrastructure for a five-year period.

Under this new arrangement, police personnel specialized in intelligence and investigation will be responsible for managing the camera systems and any data generated from the monitoring center. This collaboration aims to enhance the operational capabilities of law enforcement in the region by providing direct access to surveillance systems and improving coordination with municipal employees currently stationed at these facilities.

Interior Minister John Reimberg elaborated on the intention behind this intervention during a press briefing, indicating that the primary goal is to bolster police capabilities on the ground. By streamlining access to vital surveillance resources, authorities hope to increase the effectiveness of policing in Samborondón, potentially leading to greater public safety and improved responses to crime in the area.