Ecuador Mayor Muñoz faces bribery, extortion charges in vaccine case

Ecuadorian prosecutors have filed bribery and extortion charges against Quito Mayor Pabel Muñoz, alleging he solicited funds from municipal officials to finance his re-election campaign. The case, linked to the 'Vacunas' investigation, marks a significant escalation in corruption probes against a sitting mayor. The outcome could reshape local political dynamics and test anti-corruption enforcement.

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