Ecuador Electoral Tribunal Upholds Disqualification of RC Candidate for Manabí Prefecture

Ecuador's Electoral Contentious Tribunal confirmed the CNE's September 11 decision to disqualify Jaime Estrada, former legislator of Revolución Ciudadana, from running for the Manabí prefecture. The ruling is final within the electoral justice system, though Estrada may pursue further legal avenues. This removes a prominent opposition figure from a key provincial race, potentially altering local political dynamics ahead of the 2026 elections.