Gary Espinoza, the leader of the National Confederation of Peasant, Indigenous, and Black Organizations (Fenocin), has asserted that he will continue serving as president under extended functions until discrepancies in the recent election process are resolved. The legitimacy of Guido Perugachi's election as president is in question, as various factions within Fenocin have raised concerns about irregularities during the electoral process. Espinoza specifically cites issues regarding the enrollment of delegates, claiming that Perugachi's team included individuals who were not members of the organization and exceeded the allowed number of representatives.

Three affiliates of Fenocin have openly criticized the election of Perugachi, arguing that the number of delegates was artificially inflated. Espinoza mentions that his organization was entitled to nominate 48 delegates, but Perugachi's group introduced 65 members, while another organization from San Lucía overstated their delegate count from 22 to 48. These claims highlight serious violations of Fenocin's internal election regulations, contributing to the ongoing controversy surrounding Perugachi's legitimacy as president.

Additionally, Espinoza pointed out that several individuals involved in the questionable election—namely Guido Perugachi, Franklin Columba, Atari Sarango, and Franklin León—had been expelled from Fenocin earlier in 2023 and therefore lacked the right to participate in the elections. Espinoza's position as interim president underscores the turmoil within Fenocin and reflects the broader challenges faced by indigenous and peasant organizations in Ecuador, as they navigate leadership disputes and uphold internal democratic processes.