The anti-corruption tribunal overseeing the trial phase of the Triple A case in Ecuador, consisting of judges Jorge Sánchez, Clara Soria, and Andrés Muñoz, has denied as inadmissible an appeal for clarification and extension submitted by the defense of Fuelcorp S.A., a company involved in the case. This appeal had significant implications, resulting in the cancellation of the scheduled trial hearing on January 31 and February 1, which had been previously set. The judges decided to defer the hearing after the defense requested further clarification on the decision that denied a nullity claim they had made.

In their ruling, the judges emphasized that there was no ambiguity or omission in the sentence issued concerning the case. They pointed out that the defense did not effectively identify any specific areas of confusion or need for clarification in their petition. This decision continues to prolong the legal proceedings in a high-profile case that has drawn considerable public interest and scrutiny regarding corruption in Ecuador.

The repeated postponements of the trial not only reflect the complexities of legal procedures but also highlight the ongoing challenges within the Ecuadorian judicial system, especially in cases involving allegations of corruption. As this case unfolds, it could have broader implications for how corruption cases are handled in the country, and may affect public trust in legal institutions and the fight against corruption in Ecuador.