Last Saturday, with a press release, Liga Pro publicly rejected and protested the inclusion of a ban on advertising sports predictions in the Decree of the Communications Act, which was passed by the national government.

“This ban not only has a direct impact on the financial health of football and the entertainment industry, but also highlights a disturbing trend by the current government regarding the sports industry,” the football body said. national.

“The soccer industry occupies an important place in our society, serving as a unifying element and generator of opportunities for youth and adults,” the letter added.

The Ecuadorian Broadcasting Association (AER) also joins this rejection, through a statement sent to Guillermo Lasso, the President of the Republic.

In a document signed by Kléber Chica, head of the AER, “he analyzes very deeply legally and rejects Article 56 of the General Regulation of the Organic Law on Communications, approved by Decree 850, which refers to the ban on advertising sports betting or forecasts”.

“The article in question violates even aspects of the constitutional nature, which is why they ask the highest representative of the state to take the necessary corrective measures through the Legal Department of the Presidency and to authorize the legal system”, the letter refers to. (D)

AER rejects government regulations.pdf since RobertoEspinozaMogro