Ecuador: News on Justice, Mobility in Quito, and Sports Updates
In Ecuador's judicial sphere, José De La Gasca has challenged the scores in the competition to elect the new State Attorney General. This action seeks to ensure transparency and integrity in the selection process of this authority. At the same time, the Attorney General's Office is investigating a corruption network following the capture of five police officers who were issuing fake decorations, a case that has sparked strong institutional rejection.
On the other hand, the city of Quito will experience a weekend with significant mobility changes. 219 road closures have been announced due to three athletic competitions in different parts of the capital. Additionally, municipal authorities reported that, starting this Sunday, May 17, a new trash collection frequency will be implemented in the La Carolina and República del Salvador Avenue sectors.
Regarding education and society, Universidad Hemisferios issued an official statement to explain Lavinia Valbonesi's graduation process. The institution detailed how the Professional Career Validation (VTP) system works in this particular case. In a more positive note for academic youth, four Ecuadorian students are preparing to represent the country in the upcoming International Chemistry Olympiad to be held in Uzbekistan.
The world of football is also generating important news related to the 2026 World Cup. So far, nine national teams have already submitted their official squad lists for the tournament. This sporting event is not only relevant for the countries but also for local clubs; for example, Liga de Quito is expected to receive a significant amount of money for providing players to the participating national teams.
However, not all sports news is positive for Ecuadorian footballers abroad. The young talent Kendry Páez has once again been left out of River Plate's squad list for the Argentine Superliga semifinals. This technical decision has caused surprise among the player's followers, who is looking to gain more minutes in international football.
Finally, in the entertainment world, there is concern about the health of singer Luis Miguel. According to several press reports, the artist known as "El Sol" has reportedly been hospitalized in New York City. During this medical process, the constant support of Paloma Cuevas has been highlighted, as she has been a key figure in the famous Mexican singer's recovery.