On March 9, 2026, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa discussed the temporary suspension of the Citizens Revolution (RC) movement during an interview with radio Sucre. The suspension is a consequence of a complaint filed by Deputy Prosecutor Carlos Alarcón with the Electoral Contentious Tribunal (TCE) regarding alleged electoral infringements connected to the Caja Chica case, which involves investigations into organized crime linked to money laundering and tax fraud.

The TCE has suspended the RC for nine months, effectively barring it from engaging in any political or electoral activities. If the suspension is not lifted in the upcoming months, the movement will be unable to field candidates in the regional elections scheduled for February 2027. Noboa elaborated that the RC could potentially participate in the elections by forming alliances with other political parties if the suspension remains in place.

This situation raises significant implications for the political landscape in Ecuador, particularly for the Correísmo faction, which has been a dominant force in the country's politics. The allegations of ties between the RC and international terrorist groups, as suggested by Noboa, further complicate the movement's standing and could lead to a shift in voter sentiment and party strategies leading up to the next elections.