The deadline for applications in the contest to become Ecuador's next prosecutor is fast approaching, with just under four days remaining. So far, three candidates have signed up to participate in this public contest organized by a citizen commission. As of February 26, 2026, the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (CPCCS) reported that there were 31 application forms activated, indicating a growing interest in the position.

Among the three registered candidates, there are two men and one woman, hailing from the provinces of El Oro and Pichincha. However, the identities of these applicants have not been disclosed. The contest aims to find a successor to former prosecutor Diana Salazar, whose term is ending. This public competition includes considerations of merit, opposition, and citizen challenges, particularly focusing on candidates with specializations in criminal law.

This process is likely to be significant for Ecuador's judicial landscape as it involves selecting a new leader for the Fiscalía General, which is crucial for overseeing legal proceedings and the enforcement of law in the country. The transparency and competitiveness of this process could impact public confidence in the judicial system, especially as the new appointee steps into a role that has seen its share of controversies during the tenure of the previous prosecutor.