Ecuador Prefect Johana Núñez faces preventive detention request for alleged illicit enrichment

Ecuador's Prosecutor's Office requested preventive detention for Prefect Johana Núñez of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas during a charges hearing on September 2, 2026, over alleged illicit enrichment. The case is at an early judicial stage; the court has not yet ruled on the detention request. This marks a notable corruption probe against a regional official, potentially affecting local governance and political stability.