# Investigation into Cuenca Mayor Cristian Zamora > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-into-cuenca-mayor-cristian-zamora > Updated: 2026-10-05T01:28:19.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Cristian Zamora, the suspended mayor of Cuenca, Ecuador, is under investigation by the State Prosecutor’s Office for alleged illicit enrichment. Zamora traveled to Mexico for medical treatment regarding a digestive health issue, denying claims that he is fleeing justice and noting he has no travel restrictions. The investigation has expanded to include allegations of corruption involving municipal contracts. Specifically, the Secretariat General of Public Integrity is reviewing three hospital contracts in El Valle, Baños, and Ricaurte. Authorities suspect commercial links between winning consortia and companies associated with Zamora’s family, including allegations that he received approximately USD 1.3 million from the Consorcio Cuatro Ríos. Zamora has denied all accusations, characterizing the probe as “political persecution.” He maintains that his family’s business, Megacero, does not sell to municipal contractors and denies ownership in several other companies. While Zamora remains in Mexico, authorities have previously conducted raids on his properties and office, and there have been reports regarding requests for an Interpol alert to locate him. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Cristian Zamora faces corruption probe in Cuenca Suspended Cuenca Mayor Cristian Zamora faces corruption allegations involving USD 1.3 million and municipal hospital contracts. Zamora denies all links and claims the investigation is political persecution. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristian-zamora-faces-corruption-probe-in-cuenca ### 2026-09-21: Cristian Zamora travels to Mexico amid illicit enrichment probe Suspended Cuenca mayor Cristian Zamora has traveled to Mexico for medical treatment while facing an investigation in Ecuador for alleged illicit enrichment. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristian-zamora-suspended-mayor-of-cuenca-travels-to-mexico-amid-corruption-investigation --- Cite as: Investigation into Cuenca Mayor Cristian Zamora. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-into-cuenca-mayor-cristian-zamora