Ecuador judge testifies in CNJ money laundering case involving mayor

A judge from Sucumbíos testified in advance before Ecuador's National Court of Justice (CNJ) in the 'Blindado' money laundering case, which has implicated Esmeraldas mayor Vicko Villacís, 14 others, and three companies since June. The testimony is part of an ongoing investigation, but details of the judge's statements remain undisclosed. This marks a procedural step in a high-profile corruption case, signaling continued judicial scrutiny of local officials.