The Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office is investigating three irregular events related to illegal conduct in electoral justice, the appointment of Judiciary Council members, and the leadership of the Superintendency of Banks linked to Liga2.
The Ecuadorian Attorney General, Carlos Leonardo Alarcón, has outlined the scope of the Liga2 case, which revolves around three significant irregularities. The first involves illicit behaviors in the context of electoral justice, the second pertains to the appointment of judges in the Judiciary Council, and the third is associated with the selection of the head of the Superintendency of Banks. These events are part of broader allegations suggesting attempts to manipulate state institutions between November 2024 and January 2025.
On March 18, 2026, the Prosecutor's Office commenced the formal indictment for the crime of illicit association against several former members of the CPCCS and key figures from the 'Liga Azul', a faction associated with former president Rafael Correa. Notable individuals facing charges include Augusto Verduga, Yadira Saltos, and Eduardo Franco Loor, along with current CPCCS member Nicole Bonifaz, former presidential candidate Andrés Arauz of the Revolución Ciudadana, and Raúl González, the elected Superintendent of Banks in 2022.
The implications of this case are significant for Ecuador’s political landscape, highlighting entrenched issues of corruption and the manipulation of judicial appointments. The ongoing investigation not only reflects the friction between current governmental entities and former administration supporters but also raises questions about the integrity of Ecuador's electoral processes and regulatory frameworks, particularly within the context of ongoing political polarization in the country.
