Following the approval of a reform to the Organic Code of Territorial Organization, Autonomy, and Decentralization (Cootad) aimed at sustainability and efficiency in spending by Decentralized Autonomous Governments (GAD) in the National Assembly, the Correísmo faction, represented by the Revolución Ciudadana party, announced plans to file a lawsuit for unconstitutionality in the Constitutional Court. They argue that the law was adopted without adequate public engagement and failed to include the voices of decentralized autonomous governments in its formulation.

In their public statement, Correísmo emphasized the necessity of protecting the constitutional order, territorial autonomy, and the decentralized state model which they assert is a choice made and upheld by the Ecuadorian populace in democratic elections. The stark reminder of their commitment to uphold these principles showcases a political landscape that is under considerable scrutiny regarding governance practices and citizen participation in legislative processes.

The implications of this lawsuit could be significant, as it challenges the legitimacy of a legislative action that aims to enhance the efficiency of government spending amidst ongoing debates about transparency and accountability in Ecuador's public administration. The outcome may influence how future legislation is formulated and could mobilize public sentiment in favor of more participatory governance.