Ecuador’s mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, was not wearing his electronic monitoring bracelet as it was allegedly charging, according to his attorney, amidst ongoing legal troubles.
Aquiles Alvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, is currently embroiled in serious legal issues related to two major cases. His lawyer, Ramiro García, explained outside the Judicial Complex in Quito that Alvarez did not have on his electronic monitoring bracelet because it was being charged. This statement was made while proceedings related to a separate case called Goleada were taking place, where Alvarez was arrested for alleged organized crime involving money laundering and tax fraud.
The ongoing investigations into Alvarez include the Triple A case, focusing on the purported irregular sale of fuels, which has implicated 22 individuals, including the mayor himself. The legal troubles stem from actions connected to both cases, highlighting a significant political scandal in Ecuador. Currently, Alvarez and his brothers, including the president of the Barcelona Sporting Club, are among the eleven individuals detained in the Goleada case, intensifying scrutiny on the local governance and the operations of the accused.
As the situation unfolds, the absence of Alvarez’s electronic bracelet raises questions regarding the enforcement of legal measures against high-profile officials in Ecuador. This case not only has implications for Alvarez and his immediate circle but also for the broader political landscape, as it reflects on how public officials are held accountable within the country’s judicial system. The expectation is that legal proceedings will clarify the charges and potentially reshape the governance in Guayaquil and beyond.
