Aquiles Alvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, is now facing a third criminal proceeding following a preventive prison order issued for his failure to comply with the legal requirements pertaining to the electronic bracelet in the Triple A case. This latest legal development emerged after the state's Prosecutor's Office of Administrative Public #1 of Samborondón requested related information regarding Alvarez's failure to adhere to precautionary measures previously ordered by the authorities. A lottery at the Multicompetent Judicial Unit of Samborondón resulted in Judge Ítalo Zambrano Reyna being assigned to oversee this criminal case involving the disobedience of legitimate decisions mandated by the competent authority.

On the morning of March 8th, members of the Triple A Trial Tribunal, Jorge Sánchez, Clara Soria, and Víctor Barahona, agreed with the Attorney General's request to lift precautionary measures that had been imposed on Alvarez, which included periodic reporting, the use of an electronic bracelet, and a prohibition against leaving the country. This decision is significant given that Alvarez is one of the 22 defendants involved in the illicit trafficking of fuels, which has raised concerns about corruption and governance within the municipal leadership.

The implications of this case are serious as it reflects ongoing efforts by Ecuadorian authorities to address corruption and uphold the rule of law. With growing scrutiny over municipal officials and their legal obligations, Alvarez's situation could have broader repercussions for the political landscape in Guayaquil and may influence how similar cases are handled in the future. As the case unfolds, it will be essential to monitor the response from both the public and political spheres, particularly regarding the integrity of local governance in light of such allegations.