The economic commissions in Ecuador are in the final stages of debating the national budget. If an agreement isn't reached between today and tomorrow, the budget project – previously approved in its first debate – will be enacted through decree. This signifies a potential bypass of standard legislative procedures if consensus cannot be established within the commissions. The possibility of a decree raises questions about the level of parliamentary input on the final budget allocation. The current situation indicates ongoing negotiations and a looming deadline for agreement among the members of the Economic Commissions. Failure to reach a consensus would significantly alter the budget’s path to implementation within Ecuador. The outcome will determine whether the budget proceeds through regular channels or via executive action.