In the first debate held in Guayaquil, it was approved the use of the land in regenerated zones in order to prevent the operation of casinos, especially in the center of the city.
Fourteen of fifteen councillors supported the motion that will continue next Thursday to start writing a new regulation for this activity. The debate started with other councillors, such as Guillermo Chang, Polo Baquerizo and Larry Yumibanda. According to Villacreses, in Guayaquil there are 30 or 40 illegal casinos opened with the license of the Direction of Public Thoroughfare.
He considers that this activity is a disease, similar to alcoholism. He also affirmed that he will show Mayor Nebot that the law exists, because “these companies (casinos) are subject to an appeal of protection on the use of the land and open with legal manoeuvres”, he concluded.