On February 11, Tatiana Coronel presided over an extraordinary session of the Municipal Council amid the detention of Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, who is involved in the Goleada case. As part of this session, the council members reviewed and endorsed Alvarez's request for a leave of absence that was submitted a day before his arrest. The leave was formally communicated to the Municipal Secretary indicating that Alvarez intended to be on vacation between February 10 and 24.

Aquiles Alvarez's detention included himself and ten others, which has prompted significant reactions from local officials and the public. During the council session, signs reading 'Independent Justice' were displayed, indicating the council members' position on the ongoing legal matters surrounding the mayor's situation. Emily Vera, an elected councilwoman, voiced concerns regarding the public's sentiment towards the detention and questioned the circumstances surrounding it.

Tatiana Coronel stepping into the role of the substitute mayor signifies a pivotal moment for the governance of Guayaquil, especially regarding how the local government will manage the administrative tasks in the absence of the mayor due to legal troubles. This situation may also influence the public's trust in local governance as well as the political landscape moving forward in the context of accountability and transparency in Ecuador's governance.