The Judiciary Council has suspended three judges from Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, and Bolívar for disciplinary violations. Cases include alleged coordination with lawyers to draft rulings, early releases, and issuing rulings without proper justification. Sanctions range up to three months without pay, as part of efforts to uphold integrity in the judicial system.

Lucas & Clara comment: “When justice bends, the judge’s gavel hits inward too.”

🎧 Listen to how these breaches came to light and what they mean for Ecuador’s justice system.

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