Ecuador’s ex-president Bucaram sentenced to 9 years in corruption case
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Former Ecuadorian president Abdala Bucaram and his son, Jacobo, were sentenced to nine years and four months in prison on Wednesday following a conviction for organized crime. The charges stem from their involvement in the illegal sale of COVID-19 tests and medical supplies.
Bucaram previously served as president of Ecuador for six months before being dismissed by Congress in February 1997. His removal at that time was based on findings of physical and mental incapacity.
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Free Malaysia Today (MY)Focuses on historical context of his 1997 presidential dismissal
DW (Deutsche Welle) (DE)Emphasizes the specific nature of the COVID-19 related crimes
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