Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Now that eight criminal proceedings related to acts of corruption have been concluded, and with their final sentences in the justice system, the Ecuadorian State—a victim of crimes such as illicit enrichment, bribery, fraud, embezzlement, illicit association and money laundering—begins the long road to recover a total of $145.4 million defined […]
Attorney General’s office begins the long process to recover $145.4 million Court ordered payments from corruption cases
Published on December 16, 2020
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UPDATES 12-15-2020
Update to: Colombian President Duque agrees to promote Ecuador’s entry into the Pacific Alliance Published: Volume 5, Issue 09 The Pacific Alliance and Ecuador sign terms for future membership On Friday morning, the Pacific Alliance and Ecuador signed the terms of reference to advance in a future negotiation for the incorporation of Ecuador as an associated member of this […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!
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Ecuador moves one step closer to a trade agreement with the United States
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