Electoral Tribunal seeks information from CNE and Civil Registry over Jorge Yunda's complaint

Ecuador's Electoral Contentious Tribunal (TCE) has formally requested information from the National Electoral Council (CNE) and the Civil Registry concerning a complaint lodged by Jorge Yunda, a pre-candidate for Mayor of Quito. The tribunal's action, dated Monday, June 29, 2026, follows Yunda's subjective appeal filed on June 25 after the CNE denied his request to register his electoral domicile in Quito.

Yunda asserts that his residence has always been in San Roque, in the center of Quito, not Guayaquil, as indicated in the latest electoral roll. This discrepancy has led to his appeal, seeking to rectify his registered voting location.

In response, electoral judge Ivonne Coloma has ordered the CNE to provide specific details within one day. These include a certification of Yunda's registered electoral domicile at the time of the electoral roll's publication, documentation proving when his registration became active, and data on his voting province, canton, and city. The CNE must also certify whether Yunda requested any domicile changes since his registration became active.

Additionally, the TCE has requested information from the Civil Registry, Identification, and Civil Status. Within two days of notification, the registry must provide certifications on the dates Yunda obtained or updated his identity card and a materialized view of his residency data from March 1, 2024, to June 16, 2026. The tribunal also requires any additional documentation supporting these records.

The judge has instructed the TCE's general secretary to send an official letter to the director general of the Civil Registry, including a copy of Yunda's identity card to facilitate the information gathering process. This legal maneuver highlights the electoral disputes surrounding candidate registrations and the importance of accurate voter data in Ecuadorian politics.