Ecuador's interim Attorney General confirms investigations against other mayors and prefects

Ecuador's interim Attorney General, Carlos Alarcón, has confirmed that the state prosecutor's office is pursuing other investigations targeting mayors and prefects across the country. Alarcón made the announcement on August 5, 2026, during an interview with Teleamazonas, where he discussed ongoing criminal proceedings against various local authorities.

When questioned about the scope of these investigations, Alarcón stated that they are confidential, invoking Article 584 of the Organic Integral Penal Code, which prohibits him from releasing more information. He did not specify the number of open cases, the provinces involved, or the current stage of these legal processes, emphasizing that legal secrecy prevents him from divulging additional details while investigations are active.

Alarcón specifically addressed the "Triple A" case, which implicates the mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Álvarez, in the alleged illegal sale of fuel in border regions. This particular case is currently in the trial phase. He also mentioned other ongoing cases involving the mayors of Esmeraldas, Jipijapa, Pujilí, and Machala, as well as an investigation into alleged embezzlement against the mayor of El Tambo, who was arrested earlier that week.

Furthermore, Alarcón refuted any suggestions that these investigations are politically motivated. He asserted that the prosecutor's office must operate objectively and base its actions on the evidence gathered during each investigation. He explained that charges are filed and requests for pre-trial detention are made only when sufficient evidence of wrongdoing exists within an investigation.

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the prosecutor's office must act with objectivity and adhere to the elements gathered during the investigations.