Ecuadorian contractor partner José Walther Manrique detained in Spain; extradition pending

José Walther Manrique, business partner of Karla Saud and linked to failed electricity-generation contracts by Progen in Catamayo, Salitral, and Quevedo, has been detained in Spain. Extradition proceedings are underway, though the timeline and charges remain unclear. This marks a notable step in an ongoing corruption investigation involving public infrastructure contracts.