In Ecuador, a push by National Assembly deputies aims to remove President Guillermo Lasso from office amid accusations of corruption connected to state enterprises. The move is being treated as a significant political shock that could redefine the country’s leadership and governance landscape. DEA News.
The impeachment motion has been made official with a tally of 58 signatures from councilors across multiple factions. It was passed to Virgilio Sakisile, the President of the National Assembly, for formal processing. Once the document is reviewed and certified, it will be transmitted to the Ecuadorian Constitutional Court, which will issue a preliminary assessment on whether the case meets admissibility standards and can proceed to further examination, according to the legislature’s statement.
Earlier, the legislative committee had urged a verdict in favor of Lasso’s dismissal, drawing on a narrative of corruption within state-controlled companies. The evidence package includes material tied to a police investigation into drug trafficking, where the president’s son-in-law, Danilo Carrera, is named in the allegations, adding a personal dimension to a broader political scandal.
Meanwhile, law enforcement reports indicate that approximately nine tons of cocaine were seized, with the trafficking route reportedly linked to procurement channels heading toward Europe. The case has reverberated across political circles, intensifying calls for transparency and accountability in how state assets are managed and how public powers are checked. The unfolding events are shaping ongoing debates about governance, anti-corruption measures, and the integrity of political institutions in Ecuador. For readers seeking context, analysts point to the constitutional procedures that govern impeachment, the balance of powers between legislative and judicial branches, and the potential implications for economic policy and foreign relations. [Source: National Assembly communications]