On February 27, 2026, the Judiciary Council of Ecuador appointed six new provincial prosecutors in charge for the provinces of Azuay, Imbabura, Pichincha, Orellana, Sucumbíos, and Zamora Chinchipe. This decision was made during a morning session where the previous assignments were concluded. The new appointees include Marcos Enrique Flores Calle for Azuay, Ana Lucía Encalada Echeverría for Imbabura, Silvia Alexandra Zurita Lucero for Pichincha, Franklin Armando Saltos Haon for Orellana, Marco Alexander Gaibor Muñoz for Sucumbíos, and Gautama Rabindranath Cueva Arias for Zamora Chinchipe.

The change comes at the request of the Attorney General of the State, Carlos Leonardo Alarcón, who sent a letter on February 24, highlighting the need for temporary appointments of provincial prosecutors. This move aims to address operational needs within the judiciary and ensure effective legal representation across the mentioned provinces. The swift appointment of these officials suggests a proactive approach by the Judiciary Council in maintaining law enforcement continuity amid changes in the prosecutorial staff.

This reorganization reflects broader trends in Ecuador's judicial system, where the appointment and performance of provincial prosecutors play a crucial role in upholding legal frameworks and managing community justice. The new appointments are expected to bring fresh perspectives and strategies tailored to the specific challenges facing each province, potentially leading to improved administrative functions within the judicial system and better service delivery to the public in these regions.