Ecuador Prosecutor Opens Preliminary Probe into Presidential Candidate Luisa González

Ecuador's prosecutor's office has notified presidential candidate Luisa González of a preliminary investigation for alleged failure to report a crime, adding to the existing 'Caja Chica' money-laundering case linked to Venezuelan funds for her 2023 campaign. The new probe suggests legal pressure on a leading opposition figure ahead of elections, though details remain scarce. This could affect political stability and market sentiment if it escalates.