The Ecuadorian prosecutors, formally part of the *Fiscalía General del Estado* (State Attorney General’s Office), serve as the principal criminal investigative authority in Ecuador. They conduct pre-procedural and criminal investigations, manage forensic science operations, and decide on indictments in criminal cases. Prosecutors can initiate investigations either upon citizen complaints or on their own initiative (*ex officio*). Their role includes requesting judicial measures such as arrests during investigations, with strict procedural safeguards to protect individual rights[1][2]. Historically, Ecuador’s prosecutorial system functions within a broader judicial framework regulated by the Judicial Council (*Consejo de la Judicatura*), which oversees judiciary administration and discipline. The prosecutorial office operates independently with a mandate to uphold justice and combat crime, including complex cases such as drug trafficking and corruption. However, Ecuador’s justice system has faced significant challenges, including delays in investigations and low conviction rates in narcotrafficking cases—only about 15% of investigations led to convictions between 2019 and 2022, often through plea bargains with reduced sentences[3]. Under current leadership, notably Attorney General Diana Salazar since 2019, the prosecutors have undertaken high-profile anti-corruption and organized crime investigations, such as the landmark “Metástasis” and “Purga” operations. These probes have exposed deep infiltration of criminal organizations into political and judicial institutions, resulting in arrests of judges, politicians, and officials. Despite threats to her safety, Salazar’s tenure has been marked by a hands-on approach and a push for judicial integrity and accountability[4]. To strengthen prosecutorial effectiveness, Ecuador has invested in improving judicial infrastructure, adopting advanced technology, and enhancing professional training for prosecutors and judges. These reforms aim to accelerate case processing, increase transparency, and improve public trust in the justice system amid ongoing security challenges linked to organized crime and corruption[5][6][7]. Notable aspects of Ecuadorian prosecutors include their central role in combating entrenche