Ecuador Assembly archives political trial of ex‑Energy Minister Inés Manzano

Inés Manzano political trial Ecuador Assembly Amigo movement ADN legislators resignation

On 31 July 2026 Ecuador’s National Assembly voted to archive the political trial against former Energy Minister Inés Manzano. The Commission of Fiscalization reported insufficient evidence and no causal link between Manzano’s duties and the disputed contract with Austral Technical Management, and the plenary approved the archive with 81 votes in favour and 58 against, meeting the simple‑majority requirement of 77.

In the same session a motion presented by legislator Liliana Durán to partially declassify documents on the suspension of the Amigo movement was rejected. The vote tallied 79 against, 56 for and 4 abstentions, also falling short of the 77‑vote threshold.

Separately, twelve members of the Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN) announced their resignation from the Assembly to run for mayoral, prefectural and council positions in the 2027 local elections, with their substitutes assuming legislative duties.

Entities: Acción Democrática Nacional · Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN) · Amigo movement · Ariel Mora · Ecuadorian National Assembly · Edgardo Araya · Haydeé Reyes Soto · Inés Manzano · José María Villalta · Katherine Tenorio Ruiz · Laura Fernández · Liliana Durán

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ecuadorian National Assembly rejected Liliana Durán's proposal to declassify electoral investigation documents, with 79 votes against. (cfb2b16f-cdca-4639-8068-80788fcb7af6)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The appointment of Katherine Tenorio Ruiz allegedly bypassed the police‑rank requirement set by the General Police Law. (67569172-869b-4d31-9de4-7949d0c7a5db)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Noé Jara Cruz made disqualifying statements against two local Morena deputies at a Guelaguetza event in Oaxaca de Juárez. (f89502b0-f288-4fc6-aee1-ff49b9aba0cb)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy Antonio Trejos Mazariegos filed a complaint with the Ministry of Public to investigate the appointment of Katherine Tenorio Ruiz as director of the Fiscal Control Police. (67569172-869b-4d31-9de4-7949d0c7a5db)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Economists in Costa Rica debated removing tax exemptions on basic‑basket goods, warning that price increases could force vulnerable families to cut spending on other essentials. (7e3e5eb4-8953-4c6e-bbe4-146d796c8d7b)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Opposition deputies in Bolivia asked Assembly President Yara Jiménez to strengthen security during provincial congressional tours after incidents of shouting and insults in Nicoya. (3b8111f4-073a-47c8-ba2c-571cae334e57)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Haydeé Reyes Soto said the remarks constitute political violence against women and may have legal consequences. (f89502b0-f288-4fc6-aee1-ff49b9aba0cb)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Assembly voted to archive the political trial against former Energy Minister Inés Manzano, with 81 votes in favour and 58 against. (40ef22fd-9fb9-44c2-a9be-87eaa7e5aff0)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Twelve ADN legislators resigned their parliamentary seats to run for mayoral, prefectural and council positions in the 2027 local elections, with their substitutes assuming duties. (4499e3af-9521-4736-aa0b-0563a7f1e96b)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Assembly rejected Liliana Durán's motion to declassify documents related to the suspension of the Amigo movement, with 79 votes against, 56 for and 4 abstentions. (147418fc-00a1-4c9e-a253-a071be74080d)
[● 2 SOURCES] The archive decision was based on the Commission's finding of insufficient evidence and no causal link between Manzano's duties and the contract with Austral Technical Management. (40ef22fd-9fb9-44c2-a9be-87eaa7e5aff0)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The motion failed to reach the required 77 votes for approval. (147418fc-00a1-4c9e-a253-a071be74080d)