On March 3, 2026, the Unique Hearing of Evidence and Arguments took place at the Contentious Electoral Tribunal (TCE) regarding a complaint lodged by the National Electoral Council (CNE) against Luisa González, the former president of the Citizen Revolution (RC) party, and other party leaders. The CNE accuses them of improper management of campaign accounts from the early elections that took place in 2023. The hearing was presided over by Judge and TCE President Ivonne Coloma, who oversaw the presentation of evidence from both the CNE and the defense team representing González and her associates.

During the hearing, the CNE presented a series of twelve observations concerning the handling of campaign funds, which they argue pointed to significant mismanagement. The legal team representing the CNE reiterated that the justifications provided by the Citizen Revolution were inadequate in addressing these concerns. The political organization, which has been a significant player in Ecuador's leftist politics, contended that they were compliant in their financial reporting but faced challenges in fully clarifying their financial activities to the satisfaction of the electoral authority.

This case not only has implications for the individuals involved but also for the broader political landscape in Ecuador. The outcome of this tribunal hearing could set a precedent for how political parties manage campaign financing and comply with electoral regulations. As the CNE's scrutiny of the finances of prominent political figures continues, the implications for the Citizen Revolution party and its future electoral prospects loom large, particularly as debates around transparency and accountability in political financing gain momentum in the country.