A report by the Ethics Committee recommending the dismissal of Ecuadorian legislator Juan Andrés González will be reviewed by the National Assembly on February 24, 2026.
On February 24, 2026, the plenary session of Ecuador's National Assembly will convene to discuss an Ethics Committee report regarding allegations against Juan Andrés González, a legislator and leader of the Revolution Citizen (RC) party. The report follows a complaint lodged by Assemblywoman Ana Belén Tapia from the National Democratic Action (ADN) party, who accused González of allegedly demanding 'tithes' from a former collaborator, Hernán Robles. The seriousness of these allegations has culminated in the assembly's call for a thorough review.
The president of the National Assembly, Niels Olsen, has summoned all 151 assembly members for an in-person review of the report during session 073, scheduled for 10:00 AM on the specified date. According to the document, there is substantial evidence including documents, financial records, and electronic communications that support the claims made against González. This evidence has led the committee to suggest severe disciplinary action against him, which underscores the potential political repercussions of the findings.
If the assembly votes in favor of the committee's recommendations, it could result in significant changes within the legislative body and impact the standing of González’s party, the Revolution Citizen, amid ongoing political tensions in Ecuador. The case highlights issues of accountability and ethics in government positions, and the outcome might influence public perception of political integrity in the country.
