Ecuador ex-lawmaker charged in US arms case; had been honored for human rights

Former Ecuadorian assemblyman Jaime Estrada Medranda faces US federal charges related to arms trafficking, allegedly avoiding direct contact with drug traffickers to protect his political career. The case highlights a contrast between his domestic human rights award and the accusations, though details remain limited.

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