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Ecuador Liga2 corruption trial delayed; Judge Hernández replaces De la Cadena
El UniversoLO·EC·about 14 hours ago
The trial against Aquiles Alvarez and 21 co-defendants is entering its final phase, with evidence presentation and closing arguments scheduled for July 24-26. The court is expected to begin deliberations immediately following these proceedings, concluding a two-year legal process.
The Ecuadorian judiciary is concluding two significant corruption trials. The Aquiles Alvarez 'Triple A' case is entering its final phase with closing arguments scheduled for 24-26 July, followed by immediate deliberation. Separately, sentencing for the Bucaram family in the COVID-19 test procurement case is scheduled for 03 August, following a deliberation period that began in mid-March.