Ecuador ex-president Bucaram rejects judge in COVID-19 tests case before sentencing

Abdalá Bucaram, former president of Ecuador, rejected the presiding judge minutes before a scheduled sentencing hearing in the COVID-19 Tests case, potentially delaying the verdict. The move is a procedural challenge that could postpone the ruling, adding uncertainty to an already protracted legal process. This is notable as it represents a last-minute legal maneuver by a high-profile political figure.