Ecuador 'Vocales' influence-peddling trial resumes; defense arguments for three accused

The trial of Maribel Barreno, Juan José Morillo, and Vladimir Jhayya on influence-peddling charges resumes Monday with defense arguments. The Prosecutor's Office alleges Morillo and Barreno acted as co-perpetrators and Jhayya as an accomplice; trial began October 19. This is a routine court proceeding in an ongoing case, with no new factual developments reported.

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