On February 25, 2026, three public actions of unconstitutionality were filed in Ecuador's Constitutional Court against the reform law concerning the Organic Code of Territorial Organization, Autonomy, and Decentralization, aimed at ensuring sustainability and efficacy in the financial management of decentralized autonomous governments (GAD). Among the plaintiffs are prominent local figures such as Quito councilor Andrés Campaña, the National Union of Educators (UNE), and representatives from the Federation of Neighborhoods of Quito, along with leaders from the Unity Popular movement.

The lawsuits were filed to challenge the legal changes introduced by the reform law, with concerns that these amendments may adversely affect local governance and education funding. As of the latest update, the Constitutional Court had not yet announced whether it would admit or deny these cases. However, the cases have already been assigned to constitutional judges, indicating that the court is beginning to engage with the complaints raised.

The implications of these lawsuits could be significant for governance in Ecuador, especially for decentralized authorities that rely on stable funding systems to operate effectively. The outcome of this legal challenge may have a lasting impact on how resources are allocated to GADs, as well as on democratic processes at the local level, which may engender further legal scrutiny and public debate about the legality and fairness of governmental reforms aimed at fiscal efficiency.