La Derecha Diario A legislative majority blocked the attempt to audit contracts with Progen
The proposal from Correísmo sought to investigate possible irregularities in imported electrical equipment
Correa's movement pushed on June 11 for a motion to oversee electrical contracts signed with the American company Progen. The goal was for the Minister of Energy, Inés Manzano, to be held accountable for the quality of the equipment acquired.
However, the proposal was blocked with 76 votes against, despite the 71 votes in favor. The ADN bloc and a faction of Pachakutik prevented the debate, which sparked criticism.
Blasco Luna, assembly member of the Citizen Revolution, questioned the origin of the equipment and warned that it would not meet the country's technical standards. Correa's movement tried to position itself as an overseer, despite its history of cover-ups.
The Social Christians, usually critics of Correa's movement, also supported the motion. Alfredo Serrano questioned why the minister is prevented from appearing before the Plenary if the complaint came from the Executive itself. Meanwhile, ADN accused Correa's movement of using oversight as a political weapon. Legislator Inés Alarcón argued that there was an attempt to interfere in the ministerial work for ideological interests.
This clash recalls the years of Correa's movement in power, when the Assembly shelved oversight processes without review. Now they try to hide behind a new façade, as if the past never existed.
The controversy also touches Sergio Peña and David Arias, former RC members, who supported the Intelligence Law and were later temporarily brought back for this debate by Correa's movement. Further evidence of the inconsistency of a movement that expels those who think differently.
With this maneuver, Correa's movement not only lost the vote but also the credibility of its supposed interest in transparency. Its history of corruption still weighs too heavily.
Meanwhile, the multimillion-dollar contracts with Progen will remain without public scrutiny, reinforcing suspicions and weakening political control over State resources.
The Assembly lost another opportunity to act consistently. Socialism once again shows its most cynical face when it suits its interests.
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