Active-duty military members in Ecuador have petitioned the Constitutional Court to intervene in the legislative process surrounding the proposed social security law for the Armed Forces. This request comes as the Committee on the Right to Work and Social Security is set to resume discussions on the comprehensive Social Security Law for the Armed Forces, which has previously stalled due to insufficient votes. The last session held on January 30 saw a split vote, leading to the suspension of further discussions by the committee's president, Eckenner Recalde.

The proposed law, presented by the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (Issfa), contains controversial elements, particularly a new formula for calculating retirement pensions and the extension of required years of service for eligibility. These changes have raised concerns among active military personnel, who fear that their rights and benefits could be adversely affected. The military's call for the court's intervention suggests that they seek a legal framework to ensure their voice and interests are recognized in the legislative process.

The outcome of this situation could have significant implications for the social security rights of military personnel in Ecuador. As the committee prepares to revisit this critical legislation, the potential for a legal ruling from the Constitutional Court may not only impact the proposed law but also shape the conversation around military rights and benefits in the country. This development underscores the ongoing tensions between military personnel and legislative processes, reflecting broader issues of representation and rights within Ecuadorian society.