The Judiciary Council of Ecuador has accepted Carlos Serrano's resignation from his position as an anti-corruption judge after nearly four months of consideration.
On March 7, 2026, the Judiciary Council of Ecuador officially accepted the resignation of Carlos Serrano, who had been serving as an anti-corruption judge. The decision came after a plenary meeting during which four council members voted in favor of accepting his resignation. Serrano had initially submitted his resignation nearly four months ago, highlighting the prolonged decision-making process within the council regarding personnel matters.
The council announced that Serrano had no pending cases requiring oral decisions or written judgments, based on technical reports from the institution. Additionally, they confirmed he did not have any ongoing disciplinary processes against him, indicating his departure was not marred by significant controversies or allegations of misconduct. This information was released through a press bulletin shared by the Judiciary Council following their meeting.
Significantly, Serrano's resignation coincided with an ongoing review hearing concerning precautionary measures for three defendants in the high-profile Triple A case, which includes Aquiles Alvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil. This context adds a layer of complexity to the situation, as it raises questions about the judicial independence and potential pressures faced by judges handling sensitive corruption cases in Ecuador. The resignation of an anti-corruption judge in such a charged environment may impact public perception of the integrity of Ecuador's judicial system.
