Ecuador: Tithe scheme allegedly funded Pabel Muñoz campaign via municipal payroll

Ecuadorian prosecutors are investigating allegations that municipal officials in Quito were forced to pay monthly tithes of $60–$120 for over two years to finance Mayor Pabel Muñoz's campaign, with threats tied to job security. The claim is based on a formal denunciation; no charges have been filed and Muñoz has not publicly responded. This is a developing corruption scandal that could destabilize the municipal government and affect local politics.