Ecuador opposition leader arrested in money laundering probe amid crackdown concerns

Ecuadorian authorities arrested an opposition leader in a money laundering investigation, escalating concerns that President's anti-drug campaign is being used to target political rivals. The arrest marks a notable expansion of the crackdown beyond traffickers, raising questions about democratic norms and judicial independence. The move could heighten political tensions and international scrutiny.

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