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Ecuador Liga2 corruption trial delayed; Judge Hernández replaces De la Cadena
El UniversoLO·EC·29 minutes ago
The trial against Aquiles Alvarez and 21 co-defendants is entering its final phase, with evidence presentation and closing arguments scheduled for July 24-26. The court is expected to begin deliberations immediately following these proceedings, concluding a two-year legal process.
The Ecuadorian judiciary is concluding two significant corruption trials. A verdict in the Aquiles Alvarez 'Triple A' corruption trial is imminent following final arguments scheduled for July 24-26. Separately, sentencing for Abdalá and Jacobo Bucaram in a COVID-19 test procurement corruption case is scheduled for August 3. Both developments confirm ongoing judicial action against high-level corruption in Ecuador.