Ecuador's Judiciary Eliminates Anti-Corruption Unit, Transfers Magistrates

Ecuador's full Council of the Judiciary (CJ) adopted Resolution 187-2026 on September 7, eliminating the judicial dependencies of the Anti-Corruption Unit. The decision involves transferring magistrates, meetings with judges, and evaluation of physical spaces, signaling a structural change in the country's anti-corruption framework. The move raises concerns about the continuity of anti-corruption efforts, though the rationale and broader implications remain unclear.