The upcoming hearing on March 2 at 10:00 AM will see Aquiles Alvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, appeal against the preventive detention order issued against him in the Goleada case. This case sees a total of eleven individuals, including Alvarez and his brothers Antonio and Mario Xavier, under legal scrutiny for their alleged involvement in organized crime tied to money laundering and tax evasion. The judge overseeing the matter is Jairo García from the Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Unit.

The Prosecutor's Office claims that Alvarez and his associates have established a sophisticated organized crime network that has reportedly caused damages amounting to $100 million to the Ecuadorian state through illegal activities. Recent judicial updates indicate a judicial hearing took place on November 11, where formal charges were discussed. This highlights the seriousness of the allegations and the potential for significant legal repercussions.

The case has attracted considerable attention due to Alvarez's position as a public official and the serious nature of the proceedings, raising questions about accountability and corruption at high levels of government. As the appeal date approaches, it remains to be seen how the judicial system will respond to these allegations and what impacts this case may have on perceptions of governance in Ecuador, particularly concerning issues of corruption and public trust.