Yadira Cadena Cevallos

Yadira Cadena Cevallos is a notable figure in Ecuador's legal and political landscape, having served as an attorney for former President Rafael Correa in the controversial Balda case. She was previously charged with influence peddling but was cleared of charges in 2019. Recently, she gained attention for her role as a veedora (observer) in the selection process for the Attorney General of Ecuador, where she defended the transparency of the commission's formation and called for the dismissal of another observer for exceeding their authority.