# Legal proceedings involving Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez

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> Updated: 2026-09-16T22:57:46.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

The Guayas Provincial Court has upheld a three-year prison sentence against Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez. The conviction stems from his failure to comply with legitimate decisions of a competent authority, specifically regarding his failure to wear an electronic monitoring device.

The electronic bracelet was a precautionary measure related to the ‘Triple A’ investigation, which concerns the illegal distribution and sale of fuel. Authorities reported that the device recorded over 2,000 alerts, including disconnections and signals of potential removal, while Alvarez was under surveillance.

In addition to the prison term, the court confirmed a fine equivalent to ten unified basic salaries and requirements for integral reparation, such as public apologies. This ruling follows a previous sentence of six years and eight months for illegal fuel trafficking. Alvarez’s defense has indicated they may appeal the decision to the National Court of Justice.

## Claims

- The Guayas Provincial Court Tribunal upheld a three-year prison sentence for Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Alvarez was convicted of failing to comply with legitimate decisions of a competent authority. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The sentence includes a fine equivalent to ten unified basic salaries. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The electronic monitoring device recorded over 2,000 alerts, including disconnections and potential removal. (single source)
- Alvarez previously received a sentence of six years and eight months for illegal fuel trafficking. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Aquiles Alvarez: Guayaquil Mayor's three-year prison sentence upheld

An Ecuadorian court has upheld a three-year prison sentence for Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez for failing to wear an electronic monitoring device imposed as a legal precaution.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aquiles-lvarez-sentenced-to-three-years-in-prison

### 2026-09-04: Quito court sentences individual to prison for assaulting traffic agent

A court in Quito has sentenced an individual to two years and eight months in prison for assaulting a traffic agent in August 2023, following an appeal by the Metropolitan Transit Agency.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quito-court-sentences-individual-to-prison-for-assaulting-traffic-agent

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