Ecuador Assembly to Fast-Track Electoral, Anti-Mafia, Judicial Reforms Ahead of 2026 Vote

Ecuador's National Assembly, led by Mishel Mancheno, will prioritize reforms to the Code of Democracy, Anti-Mafia Law, and Judicial Function Law in the coming month, ahead of the 2026 elections. Political forces have raised questions about the timing and content, signaling potential legislative friction. The reforms could reshape electoral rules and judicial accountability, with implications for the integrity of the upcoming vote.