A Guayaquil tribunal has mandated the municipality to lift the closure of the Club del Sol casino, located on Avenida Juan Tanca Marengo and Avenida Constitución. The municipality had previously closed the casino, citing the lack of an Annual Operating License for establishments, which is required for conducting economic activities in the canton. This decision was contested by the Ecuadorian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which operates the casino, leading to a legal challenge against the Municipal Decentralized Autonomous Government of Guayaquil.

Weeks earlier, the casino was criticized and subsequently closed due to its failure to obtain the necessary permits. In response to the municipality's actions, the foundation filed a lawsuit, highlighting the impact of the closure on its operations and the services it provides. The case was brought before the District Court of Administrative Litigation in Guayaquil, where the tribunal ruled in favor of the foundation, which has raised concerns over regulatory practices and the implications for other businesses in similar situations.

Following the tribunal's decision, the Guayaquil mayor's office expressed disagreement, arguing that their initial closure of the casino was based on legal principles and compliance checks regarding administrative requirements. This conflict between the municipal authority and the tribunal raises important questions about governance, regulatory enforcement, and the balance between local business operations and compliance with licensing laws in Ecuador.