In a recent decision, the Ecuadorian National Assembly voted to appoint Jorge Espinoza Espinoza as the alternate delegate to the citizen commission responsible for the selection and appointment of the Attorney General of the State. This action was taken following a notification from the Council of Citizen Participation and Social Control (CPCCS), which formally requested the Assembly to fill the vacancy left by Daniel Caicedo after his removal from legislative functions, disqualifying him from continuing as a delegate.

Jorge Espinoza will serve alongside Silvana Mariuxi Ramírez Verdesoto, who was promoted to the role of principal commissioner on January 22, 2026, following Caicedo's disassociation from the legislative body. The nomination motion for Espinoza was presented by Assembly member Alejandro Lara, receiving support from a significant majority of 81 votes, indicating a cooperative approach among legislators in this matter.

The appointment of Espinoza is a crucial step in the ongoing process of selecting the new Attorney General, which has significant implications for the oversight and functioning of Ecuador's legal system. The citizen commission's role in this appointment underscores the importance of public participation in the selection of judicial authorities, a factor that can help enhance the legitimacy and accountability of the legal institutions in the country.