The Civil Registry in Ecuador has filed a criminal complaint against Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, for alleged procedural fraud and falsifying his birth year on official documents.
The General Directorate of the Civil Registry in Ecuador has initiated a criminal complaint against Aquiles Alvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, for allegations of procedural fraud and the falsification and use of false documents. This complaint was filed with the Guayas Prosecutor's Office by Ottón José Rivadeneira González, the Civil Registry's director general, who is calling for a preliminary investigation into the matter to uncover the facts and assess potential criminal liabilities associated with Alvarez. Currently, Alvarez is detained at Latacunga prison concerning the Goleada case, highlighting the serious legal challenges he faces.
The core of the complaint revolves around Alvarez's attempt to adjust his recorded year of birth from 1985 to 1984, which he allegedly pursued using a dubious court ruling purportedly made on November 26, 2016. The complaint states that in November 2017, Alvarez sought to marginalize his birth certificate based on this questionable judgment. However, after thorough consultations, it appears that there are significant concerns regarding the legitimacy of such a ruling.
This situation raises critical questions about the integrity of public officials and their compliance with legal standards in Ecuador. Given Alvarez's position as a mayor, the implications of these allegations could impact public trust and governance in Guayaquil, particularly during a time when accountability and transparency are paramount in Ecuadorian politics.
