'With violence and fear': What area of Mexico do 'La Rana' and 'Aquiles', leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, control?
The U.S. State Department announced rewards up to $5 million for information leading to the capture of René and Alfonso Arzate García, leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Judge Carlos Serrano excuses himself from continuing in the Triple A case
Judge Carlos Serrano has recused himself from the 'Triple A' case involving Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez and 21 other individuals and entities, citing concerns regarding his impartiality after previously discussing the case at a legislative hearing.
Daniel Noboa reiterates reduction of violent deaths in Guayaquil by more than 30% after the arrest of Aquiles Alvarez
President Daniel Noboa announced a significant decline in violent deaths in Guayaquil following the arrest of Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, attributing a more than 30% improvement in security to this event.
After the fall of 'El Mencho', the U.S. offers $10 million for two brothers of the Sinaloa Cartel: who are 'La Rana' and 'Aquiles'
The United States has announced a $10 million reward for two brothers linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, following a new indictment against one of them, highlighting their significant role in drug trafficking operations.
‘Los Aquiles’: What we know about the ‘violent’ ally of the Sinaloa Cartel led by the Arzate brothers
Following the death of Nemesio Oseguera ‘El Mencho’, the U.S. announced a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the capture of Arzate brothers, leaders of ‘Los Aquiles’, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel operating in Tijuana, Baja California.
Judiciary Council activates security protocols due to threats to judge in the Goleada case, for which Aquiles Alvarez is detained
The Judiciary Council of Ecuador has activated security protocols after threats against Judge Jairo García Mosquera, who is handling the Goleada case involving detained Mayor Aquiles Alvarez and others.
Goleada Case: This group allegedly caused a $100 million loss to the state, according to the Prosecutor's Office
The Goleada case involves allegations of a criminal organization led by Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, resulting in significant financial losses to the Ecuadorian state.
Guayaquil Council approved extension of license to Aquiles Alvarez
The Guayaquil Council has approved a new unpaid leave of absence for Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, who is currently detained amid an investigation for organized crime.
Appeal hearing for Aquiles Alvarez's imprisonment will be on March 2
An appeal hearing for Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, regarding his preventive detention will take place on March 2, 2026, amid allegations of organized crime related to money laundering and tax fraud.
Civil Registry confirms that the age change of Aquiles Álvarez in 2016 was based on a non-existent ruling
The Civil Registry of Ecuador reported that a change in the birth year of Aquiles Álvarez in 2016 was based on an invalid judicial decision.
Aquiles Alvarez requests the council for a new leave of absence from February 25 to March 26
The mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, has requested an extension of his unpaid leave from February 25 to March 26, 2026, citing personal reasons.
Judge Christian Fierro presents his excuse for not being part of the Trial Tribunal of the Triple A case
Judge Christian Fierro has filed an excuse to not participate in the Trial Tribunal of the ongoing Triple A case following the revocation of his suspension.
Daniel Noboa: 'Since the capture of the criminal mayor, violent deaths in DMG (Guayaquil) have fallen by 26%. Do you think that is a coincidence?'
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa highlighted the effectiveness of security ministers in reducing violent crime rates, specifically noting a 26% drop in homicides in Guayaquil following the capture of its criminal mayor.
Judge states he has no authority to transfer the Alvarez brothers to Prison 4
A judge ruled that he lacks the jurisdiction to transfer the Alvarez brothers to a specific prison despite the defense's request.
SNAI report states that the electronic ankle monitor worn by Aquiles Alvarez in the Triple A case may have been 'manipulated'
A report from Ecuador's SNAI indicates possible manipulation of the electronic monitoring device used on Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, linked to various criminal cases.
Defense of Aquiles Alvarez requests that the judge's recommendation for transfer to prison 4 in Quito be considered
Aquiles Alvarez's defense attorney has requested the transfer of Alvarez and four other defendants to prison 4 in Quito after a judge's recommendation following the issuance of preventive detention.
Ministry of the Interior denies alleged attack against Aquiles Alvarez in prison
Ecuador's Ministry of the Interior has denied rumors of an attack against Mayor Aquiles Alvarez while he was in prison.
Segura EP in the hands of the Ministry of the Interior
The Ecuadorian Ministry of the Interior has intervened the public company Segura EP, which is responsible for risk management and security control in Guayaquil, amid a corruption investigation related to the detained mayor, Aquiles Alvarez.
Judge accepts appeal requests for preventive detention against Aquiles Alvarez and alternative measures granted to managers of municipal entities
The judge has approved appeal requests regarding preventive detention for Aquiles Alvarez and alternative measures for municipal managers involved in a corruption case.
The trial hearing in the Triple A case has been scheduled for March 7, 2026, and will last fifteen days
The trial for the Triple A case, involving 22 defendants including Guayaquil's mayor, is set to begin on March 7, 2026, in Quito, Ecuador.
Judges in the Triple A case seek dates to hold trial hearings and resolve requests to review precautionary measures for Aquiles Alvarez and the whistleblower in the Goleada case
Judges in Ecuador are working to schedule trial hearings for the Triple A case, focusing on precautionary measures concerning Aquiles Alvarez.
Defense of Aquiles Alvarez formally appeals against the preventive detention order
The legal team for Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, has formally filed an appeal against a preventive detention order in a corruption-related case.
Aquiles Alvarez was transferred to the Latacunga prison, according to his lawyer
Aquiles Alvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, has been transferred to Latacunga prison despite a judge's ruling for him to go to Quito's Cárcel 4.
Judge who ordered preventive detention for Aquiles Alvarez recommends his transfer to Prison 4 in Quito
A judge in Ecuador has recommended that Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, and his brothers serve their preventive detention in Prison 4 in Quito for health and safety reasons.
Authorities of Guayaquil Municipality assert that works, services, and administrative processes will continue despite the preventive detention of Aquiles Alvarez
Guayaquil municipal authorities have announced that they will maintain ongoing projects and administrative processes despite Mayor Aquiles Alvarez being placed under preventive detention due to various criminal investigations.
Aquiles Alvarez's lawyer appeals preventive imprisonment in the Goleada case
The lawyer of Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, is appealing a preventive prison ruling related to organized crime charges involving multiple defendants.
Correísmo says that preventive detention for Aquiles Alvarez 'is part of a strategy to silence critical voices'
The Revolución Ciudadana party claims that the preventive detention of Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, is a politically motivated effort to silence opposition voices.
Electronic Devices
The electronic anklet has become a topic of debate following the arrest of Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, for not wearing one during a police raid, prompting concerns about the system's reliability and accountability.
‘It is concerning what is happening in the country,’ says Quito mayor after preventive detention against Aquiles Alvarez
Quito Mayor Pabel Muñoz expressed concern over the preventive detention of Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, highlighting issues of rule of law and support for Alvarez.
Managers of the Land Terminal and Airport Authority of Guayaquil Receive Preventive Detention in Goleada Case
Two managers from Guayaquil’s transportation authorities have been placed in preventive detention amid allegations of organized crime related to money laundering and tax fraud.
Aquiles Alvarez and his brothers receive preventive detention in the Goleada case
Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez and several associates, including his brothers, have been placed under preventive detention due to an investigation into organized crime and corruption.
Councilors call for a march for the situation of Aquiles Alvarez this Thursday 12
Several councilors from Guayaquil have shown support for Mayor Aquiles Alvarez and have called for a public march in his favor.
'Electronic Bracelet' That Kept Aquiles Alvarez Generated 2,769 Alerts and Alarms in Almost Eight Months of Activation; The SNAI Delivered a Report
Aquiles Alvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, has faced scrutiny after alerts revealed he was not adhering to electronic monitoring conditions related to a corruption case.
Tatiana Coronel assumes as substitute mayor after the detention of Aquiles Alvarez
Tatiana Coronel has taken over as the substitute mayor of Guayaquil following the detention of Aquiles Alvarez involved in the Goleada case.
‘They violated my family's rights and my privacy... with a rifle pointed at my head,’ says Fiorella Icaza, wife of Aquiles Alvarez
Fiorella Icaza criticized police actions during a raid at her home, expressing that her family's rights and privacy were violated.
Goleada and Triple A Cases Condition Possible Participation of Aquiles Alvarez in the 2027 Elections
The legal situation of Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, has become more complicated following his detention in connection with organized crime and money laundering charges.
Judge in Goleada case suspends hearing until 3:00 PM
The anticorruption judge suspended the Goleada case hearing until 3:00 PM after several hours of proceedings.
The lawyer of Aquiles Alvarez says that the Goleada case started from a WhatsApp chat analysis and an anonymous complaint
The Goleada case involving Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez is under investigation for organized crime related to money laundering and tax fraud, with a preventive detention request from the prosecution.
Goleada Case: What Has Happened in the First 24 Hours After the Arrest of Aquiles Alvarez
Ecuador's Guayaquil mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, was arrested along with ten others for alleged organized crime related to money laundering and tax fraud.
Goleada Case: Aquiles Alvarez and his brothers submit documents to prove residency
Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, along with his brothers, submitted documents to demonstrate their residency status following their arrest in the Goleada case.
Goleada Case: What is the reason the Prosecutor's Office requested preventive detention against the mayor of Guayaquil and his brothers?
The Prosecutor's Office in Ecuador has requested preventive detention for the mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, and ten others as part of an investigation into organized crime linked to fuel commercialization.
Charges Formulation Hearing of Goleada Case Against Aquiles Alvarez and 10 Others Takes Place Early Morning
A charges formulation hearing for Guayaquil's mayor Aquiles Alvarez and ten other detainees is underway as part of an investigation into organized crime involving money laundering and tax fraud.
Prosecutor requested pretrial detention against the mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, and his brothers
Ecuador's prosecutor has requested pretrial detention for Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez and his brothers in connection with an organized crime investigation involving money laundering and tax fraud.
Goleada Case: What is known about the legal situation of the mayor of Guayaquil and the other 10 detainees
The mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, along with his brothers and eight others, has been detained and is facing legal charges related to organized crime and tax fraud.
‘What do they want to hide?’: Gabriela Rivadeneira says the detention of Aquiles Alvarez over the Goleada case is a ‘political show’
Gabriela Rivadeneira criticized the arrest of Guayaquil mayor Aquiles Alvarez, claiming it is a political distraction amidst justice system issues.
Detention of Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez Disrupts Debate in the National Assembly
The arrest of Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez and others has shifted the focus of the National Assembly away from a critical political trial against the president of the Judiciary Council.
How an electronic bracelet that, according to the Prosecutor's Office, Aquiles Alvarez did not wear works
The article discusses the use of electronic monitoring devices by public officials in Ecuador, highlighting Aquiles Alvarez and others who have also been mandated to wear them.
Mayor of Guayaquil, Ecuador, detained for alleged organized crime
Aquiles Álvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, Ecuador, has been arrested along with ten others for alleged links to organized crime, including money laundering and tax fraud, according to the Attorney General's Office.
Before his arrest, Aquiles Alvarez submitted a request for unpaid leave for fifteen days
Before his arrest in the Goleada case, Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, requested a fifteen-day unpaid leave from his position.
Prosecutor requests date for hearing to review measures for Aquiles Alvarez due to removal of electronic bracelet
The Ecuadorian prosecutor is seeking a court hearing to reevaluate the measures for Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez after he was found without his electronic monitoring device during an arrest.