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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Trial hearing in the Triple A case resumes with Aquiles Alvarez at the Santa Elena Judicial Unit

The trial hearing in the Triple A case, involving allegations of illegal oil trading, resumed with Mayor Aquiles Alvarez present at the Santa Elena Judicial Unit.

Mar 22 β€’ 20:41 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Court orders transfer of Aquiles Alvarez to La Libertad judicial unit to continue trial hearing

The court has ordered the transfer of Aquiles Alvarez and CΓ©sar Bravo to continue their trial hearing in La Libertad due to technical issues during the previous session.

Mar 22 β€’ 17:05 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Triple A Case: Trial Hearing Resumes This Weekend and Prosecution Calls 25 Witnesses

The trial hearing for the Triple A case in Ecuador resumes this weekend with the prosecution summoning 25 witnesses to testify against individuals accused of illegal hydrocarbon commercialization.

Mar 21 β€’ 13:54 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the three preventive prison orders maintained by Mayor Aquiles Alvarez

Mayor Aquiles Alvarez of Guayaquil is subject to three different preventive prison orders related to ongoing legal cases against him.

Mar 17 β€’ 00:02 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Aquiles Alvarez receives a third preventive prison order for alleged electronic bracelet manipulation

Aquiles Alvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, has been issued a third preventive prison order related to allegations of manipulating his electronic monitoring device.

Mar 16 β€’ 21:15 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Defense of Aquiles Alvarez will insist on request for transfer to a prison in Quito to continue with the trial stage in the Triple A case

Aquiles Alvarez's defense is requesting his transfer to a Quito prison to facilitate his presence at the ongoing trial for illegal fuel marketing.

Mar 14 β€’ 19:26 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Court suspended the trial of the Triple A case, will resume on March 21 with the presentation of witnesses

A specialized court in Ecuador suspended the trial of the Triple A case, involving the mayor of Guayaquil, and it will resume on March 21 for witness testimonies.

Mar 14 β€’ 19:15 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Triple A Case: Court Denies Transfer of Aquiles Alvarez to a Prison in Quito and Nullifies Scheduled Hearing for Sunday

The court rejected a request for the mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, to be transferred to a Quito prison, declaring a hearing planned for Sunday void.

Mar 14 β€’ 16:33 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Triple A Case: Aquiles Alvarez's lawyer requests his transfer to a prison in Quito during the trial

The lawyer for Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, has requested that he be moved to a prison in Quito for easier access during his ongoing corruption trial.

Mar 14 β€’ 15:23 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Live: Trial of the Triple A case resumes against Aquiles Alvarez and 21 others

The trial for the Triple A case involving Guayaquil's Mayor Aquiles Alvarez and 21 others resumes on March 14 after being suspended.

Mar 14 β€’ 12:30 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Hearing to formulate charges against Aquiles Alvarez for failing to comply with electronic bracelet use was not held this Friday

The hearing against Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, for not complying with the use of an electronic bracelet was postponed due to the absence of his attorney.

Mar 13 β€’ 23:56 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Goleada Case: Hearing Installed for Review of Pretrial Detention Appeal of Aquiles Alvarez

A hearing for the appeal of pretrial detention for Aquiles Alvarez and other defendants in the Goleada case commenced today in Ecuador.

Mar 13 β€’ 15:02 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Goleada Case: Review Hearing for Preventive Detention of Aquiles Alvarez Suspended Pending Judge's Resolution

A hearing for the appeal of preventive detention for Aquiles Alvarez in the Goleada case has been suspended while the judge reviews the evidence presented.

Mar 13 β€’ 15:02 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Goleada Case: The Appeal Hearing for Preventive Detention of Aquiles Álvarez and His Brothers Will Be Held This Friday the 13th

An appeal hearing regarding the preventive detention of Guayaquil's mayor Aquiles Álvarez and several others is scheduled for March 13 as part of the ongoing Goleada case involving organized crime and money laundering.

Mar 13 β€’ 02:23 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Aquiles Alvarez appeals the preventive detention ordered in the Triple A case; judges in the Pichincha Court are sought to review the measure

Aquiles Alvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, is appealing his preventive detention ordered in the Triple A corruption case following accusations of illegal fuel trafficking.

Mar 12 β€’ 13:01 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Aquiles Alvarez joins the list of politicians prosecuted for failing to comply with a decision of a competent authority, including Fernando Alvarado and María de los Ángeles Duarte

Aquiles Alvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, faces prosecution for allegedly violating decisions from a competent authority, following similar cases involving other politicians in Ecuador.

Mar 11 β€’ 14:30 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Hearing to charge Aquiles Alvarez for failing to use an ankle monitor is called for March 13

A hearing has been set for March 13, 2026 against Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez for allegedly not complying with the use of an electronic ankle monitor as part of his bail conditions.

Mar 10 β€’ 21:59 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Up to three years in prison for failing to comply with legitimate decisions of the competent authority for which Aquiles Alvarez will be prosecuted

Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, faces a potential prison sentence of up to three years for allegedly failing to comply with legal decisions regarding the use of electronic surveillance devices.

Mar 10 β€’ 19:02 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

β€˜Aquiles Alvarez in total isolation and unable to go out in the sun for even 5 minutes,’ says Ramiro GarcΓ­a after visiting the mayor

Ramiro GarcΓ­a, the attorney for Aquiles Alvarez, reports that the Guayaquil mayor is in total isolation in prison, with multiple ongoing legal cases against him.

Mar 10 β€’ 17:20 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister John Reimberg shows photo of Ramiro GarcΓ­a in El Encuentro prison

Interior Minister John Reimberg revealed a photo of lawyer Ramiro GarcΓ­a at El Encuentro prison amid controversy over visitation barriers.

Mar 10 β€’ 16:09 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister John Reimberg shows photo of Ramiro GarcΓ­a in the Prison of Encounter

Ecuador's Minister of the Interior, John Reimberg, displayed a photo of lawyer Ramiro GarcΓ­a, who is currently in the Prison of Encounter, amidst complaints about visitation issues.

Mar 10 β€’ 16:09 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Aquiles Alvarez will face a third criminal proceeding; a judge from SamborondΓ³n will direct the case for violating the use of the electronic bracelet defined in the Triple A case

Aquiles Alvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, faces a third criminal case due to violations related to the use of an electronic bracelet as determined in the Triple A case.

Mar 10 β€’ 15:45 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prosecutor's Office opens new investigation against Aquiles Alvarez for alleged non-compliance with competent authority's decisions

Aquiles Alvarez, the Mayor of Guayaquil, is facing a new criminal investigation by the Prosecutor's Office for alleged non-compliance with judicial decisions regarding precautionary measures in a corruption case.

Mar 9 β€’ 23:41 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

β€˜They are in cells, separated, not with the prison population,’ says John Reimberg about the transfer of the Alvarez brothers

Ecuador's Interior Minister John Reimberg confirmed the transfer of Aquiles, Antonio, and Xavier Alvarez to a maximum-security prison for safety reasons amid organized crime charges.

Mar 9 β€’ 22:23 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Brothers of Aquiles Alvarez transferred to El Encuentro Prison, according to lawyer Ramiro GarcΓ­a

Antonio and Xavier Alvarez, brothers of the mayor of Guayaquil, have been transferred to El Encuentro Prison in the Santa Elena Peninsula amid allegations of political retaliation.

Mar 9 β€’ 20:10 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Triple A Case: Aquiles Alvarez has five days to 'clarify and complete' the recusation he filed against Judge Clara Soria

Aquiles Alvarez has been given five days by the anti-corruption judges to clarify details of his motion against Judge Clara Soria in the Triple A case.

Mar 9 β€’ 16:42 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Mayor Aquiles Alvarez is in the Encuentro Prison, confirmed President Daniel Noboa

President Daniel Noboa has confirmed that Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez has been transferred to the maximum-security Encuentro prison following a preventive detention order related to an investigation into corruption.

Mar 9 β€’ 13:07 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judgment hearing in Triple A case suspended, but the Prosecutor's Office advanced with its initial arguments

The hearing for the Triple A case was suspended, yet the Prosecutor's Office continued its opening arguments against Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, accused of illegal fuel trading.

Mar 8 β€’ 18:13 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Triple A Case: Criminal Court Formally Installs the Trial Hearing Against Aquiles Alvarez and 21 Other Defendants

A court in Ecuador has formally initiated the trial proceedings against Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, and 21 others involved in the Triple A case related to illegal fuel sales.

Mar 8 β€’ 15:50 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Aquiles Alvarez accumulates two preventive prison orders against him

Aquiles Alvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, faces two preventive prison orders following a court ruling based on his violation of electronic monitoring requirements.

Mar 8 β€’ 15:26 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Criminal court orders preventive detention for the mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, prosecuted in the Triple A case

A criminal court has ordered preventive detention for Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, amid ongoing investigations into illegal fuel sales as part of the Triple A case.

Mar 8 β€’ 14:19 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Court in the Triple A case suspends its resolution on the request for preventive detention of Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez

The court has delayed its decision on the preventive detention request for Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, involved in a major illegal oil distribution case.

Mar 7 β€’ 19:36 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Triple A Case: Prosecutor supports request for review of precautionary measure for Mayor Aquiles Alvarez

The prosecution is seeking to revise the precautionary measures for Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez in the ongoing Triple A case concerning illegal fuel sales.

Mar 7 β€’ 15:20 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Triple A Case: Aquiles Alvarez Recuses Judge for Being Part of Trial Tribunal in the Nene Case and Asks for Nullification of the Court Composition Judging Him

Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, has sought to recusate Judge Clara Soria over concerns of impartiality regarding her previous role in another case, arguing for nullification of the trial judge panel set to preside over his case.

Mar 6 β€’ 14:26 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

At least four legal cases face the mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez: two are judicialized and two reported

The mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, is currently facing at least four legal cases, including allegations of illegal fuel trafficking and organized crime related to money laundering.

Mar 6 β€’ 11:30 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ARCH denounces that defenses of Aquiles Alvarez and Fuelcorp filed resources to prevent hearings in the Triple A case from taking place this Saturday, March 7

The ARCH agency has reported that legal maneuvers by the defenses of Aquiles Alvarez and Fuelcorp may delay the upcoming hearings in the Triple A case, scheduled for March 7, 2026.

Mar 6 β€’ 01:46 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Triple A Case: Complete Trial Court That Will Lead the Process Against Aquiles Alvarez; Jorge SΓ‘nchez, Clara Soria, and VΓ­ctor Barahona Make Up the Anti-Corruption Chamber

The trial court for the Triple A corruption case in Ecuador, involving the mayor of Guayaquil and several others charged with illegal activities in the petroleum sector, has been established with specific judges designated.

Mar 5 β€’ 18:15 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Council designates new board members for Segura EP and Emapag

The Guayaquil cantonal council has appointed new board members for Emapag and Segura EP following the resignation of previous delegates.

Mar 5 β€’ 17:23 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

The appeal hearing of Aquiles Alvarez in the Goleada case has been postponed again

The Provincial Court of Justice of Pichincha has postponed the appeal hearing for Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, in the Goleada case due to the unavailability of judges and the prosecutor.

Mar 4 β€’ 23:24 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Days Before the Hearing in the Triple A Case, There Is Still Not a Complete Trial Court; Parties Involved Request Raffle to Avoid 'Unnecessary Delays'

With less than three days until the hearing for the Triple A case, concerns arise over the incomplete Anti-Corruption Tribunal and the impending legal proceedings involving high-profile defendants including the mayor of Guayaquil.

Mar 4 β€’ 21:22 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Defense of Aquiles Alvarez requests alternate prosecutor in the Goleada case

The defense of Aquiles Alvarez has requested an alternate prosecutor in the Goleada case, which involves serious allegations of organized crime and tax fraud.

Mar 4 β€’ 17:22 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Civil Registry reports Aquiles Alvarez to the Prosecutor's Office for procedural fraud and falsification and use of false documents

The Civil Registry in Ecuador has filed a criminal complaint against Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, for alleged procedural fraud and falsifying his birth year on official documents.

Mar 4 β€’ 01:39 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The high school diploma of Aquiles Alvarez was deactivated due to lack of support in official records

Aquiles Alvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, faces new controversy as his high school diploma has been deactivated for lacking documentation in official records.

Mar 3 β€’ 23:44 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

30-Day License

An opinion piece criticizes the temporary 30-day leave granted to Guayaquil's mayor Aquiles Alvarez, highlighting the city's ongoing neglect and leadership issues since 2018.

Mar 3 β€’ 13:30 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prosecutor requests audio and video of hearing where Aquiles Alvarez allegedly threatened anti-corruption judge Jairo GarcΓ­a

The Ecuadorian prosecutor has requested audio and video recordings from a hearing involving Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, who is accused of threatening an anti-corruption judge during a legal proceeding.

Mar 3 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Case Triple A: Incomplete tribunal risks trial against Aquiles Alvarez scheduled for March 7

The trial against Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, in the Triple A case may face delays due to an incomplete tribunal after the removal and withdrawal of several judges.

Mar 2 β€’ 22:37 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Appeal hearing in Goleada case to be reinstated on Thursday

The appeal hearing for preventive detention in the Goleada case, involving Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, will be reinstated on March 5 due to the previous hearing being declared failed due to the absence of the prosecutor.

Mar 2 β€’ 21:26 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Hearing of the Goleada case scheduled for this Monday, March 2, in Quito is suspended

The appeal hearing regarding the preventive detention of five individuals involved in the Goleada case, including the mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, has been suspended shortly before it was set to begin.

Mar 2 β€’ 15:47 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Violent deaths fall by 38% in Guayaquil following the arrest of Aquiles Alvarez, official figures confirm

Violent deaths in Guayaquil have dropped by 38% following the arrest of Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, as reported by President Daniel Noboa with official police data supporting this claim.

Mar 1 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge accepts excuses from judges Christian Fierro and Carlos Serrano and separates them from the Triple A case

Ecuadorian judges Christian Fierro and Carlos Serrano have been removed from the Triple A corruption case involving Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez.

Feb 28 β€’ 21:37 UTC

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