Lawyer Ramiro García claims no cash found during raids was located in the home of Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, describing the arrests as politically motivated.
On February 10, 2023, lawyer Ramiro García arrived at the Norte Judicial Complex to review the case files related to the arrest of Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, his two brothers, and eight other individuals in connection with the Goleada case. García stated that the raids and subsequent transfer of Alvarez to Quito are indicative of a clear political persecution, emphasizing that there is no prior conviction concerning the ongoing investigation labeled as Triple A against Alvarez.
During the proceedings, García refuted claims made by the General Prosecutor's Office regarding the discovery of cash during the operations, asserting that not a single dollar supposedly found in cash has been found in Alvarez's residence. This statement raises questions about the integrity of the evidence presented by the authorities and implications regarding the legitimacy of the ongoing investigation.
The situation surrounding Mayor Aquiles Alvarez is further complicated by public remarks from political figures, including Marcela Aguiñaga, who demanded transparency in the handling of the case. This request reflects broader concerns about political manipulation and the repercussions of these arrests in the context of Ecuador's political landscape, which has seen increasing tensions and allegations of corruption involving local officials.
