Ecuador’s Corruption Scandal Exposes Deep-State Ties That Threaten American Interests
As Ecuador’s ex-president Lenín Moreno is pushed to trial over multi-million dollar bribes tied to a Chinese state firm, the scandal highlights the risks of foreign influence and corrupt elites undermining national sovereignty across the Americas.
In a striking development that reverberates beyond Ecuador’s borders, Prosecutor General Wilson Toainga has formally requested a trial for former President Lenín Moreno on charges of bribery relating to illicit payments from the Chinese state-owned company Sinohydro. This marks an undeniable moment where political corruption meets foreign state interests—an intersection that demands scrutiny not only for Ecuador but for all Americans invested in preserving hemispheric security and independence. Moreno and close family members allegedly received over one million dollars in bribes connected to the construction of Ecuador’s largest hydroelectric project, Coca Codo Sinclair. The project itself is emblematic of growing...
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