Ecuador's Avanza party rejects electoral body ruling barring Tungurahua candidates

Ecuador's Avanza political party has publicly rejected a decision by the Consejo Nacional Electoral (TCE) that disqualifies its candidates in Tungurahua for the November sectional elections, calling it a grave violation of political participation rights. The dispute centers on candidate eligibility ahead of the vote, with the party signaling it will challenge the ruling. This adds to pre-election friction in Ecuador's local races.