Ecuador court begins trial for influence trafficking in Vocales case

The National Court of Ecuador has begun trial proceedings against former officials Maribel Barreno and Juan José Morillo for influence trafficking, four years after the Vocales case began. The trial follows a September 2023 indictment, marking a significant judicial step in a long-running corruption case. The outcome may signal the strength of anti-corruption enforcement in Ecuador.

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