Ecuador’s Judiciary Targets Opposition: Politically Charged Raids Threaten Sovereignty and Rule of Law

On a tense Wednesday in Quito, Ecuador’s Prosecutor’s Office executed coordinated raids on properties belonging to former presidential candidate Luisa González and other opposition figures. Officially part of an investigation into alleged money laundering tied to illicit Venezuelan funds for the 2023 election campaign, this operation is casting long shadows over Ecuador’s political landscape and raises serious questions about the independence of its judiciary. Is Justice Serving National Security or Political Interests? The Ministry of Public Affairs framed the investigation as targeting an 'organized crime ring' funneling illegal cash from Venezuela to sway Ecuadorian politics. Yet, this rationale rings hollow...