On February 9, 2026, the Legislative Administration Council (CAL) of Ecuador's National Assembly convened and agreed to proceed with a complaint lodged by Sergio Peña Veloz, a current member of the officialist party Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN) and former member of the RC party. The complaint was filed against Roberto Cuero, a fellow assembly member from the Revolución Ciudadana (RC) party. This action is significant as it highlights intra-party conflicts and issues of misconduct within the legislative framework.

Peña's complaint requests a suspension of up to 30 days without pay for Cuero, claiming serious administrative violations such as intimidation, veiled threats, and verbal aggression. This assertion stems from an incident that took place on February 2, where Peña publicly expressed his views on a confrontation involving Cuero and members of the Armed Forces through a post on his personal social media account.

The acceptance of such a complaint underscores ongoing political tensions within the Assembly, revealing the challenges of maintaining decorum and civility among elected officials. It not only spotlights personal disputes but also raises questions about the overall atmosphere within the legislative body as it navigates its duties in governance amidst growing political rivalry.