MXThe former president of Ecuador, Lenín Moreno (2017–2021), was sentenced to five years in prison for corruption on Friday by a national court, which ruled that he accepted bribes to facilitate the construction of the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant, managed by the Chinese company Sinohydro. The court declared him guilty and ordered him to be permanently barred from holding public office. The judges stated that Sinohydro paid millions of dollars to a business circle, which distributed funds to various companies and individuals, including members of Moreno’s family. Alongside Moreno, 20 others were implicated, including his wife, children, siblings, sister-in-law, and friends. Moreno denied receiving any money from Sinohydro, claiming the case was fabricated by his predecessor, Rafael Correa, to retaliate against him. The hydroelectric plant became operational in late 2016 but was only officially received by the current government under President Daniel Noboa in April of this year despite thousands of cracks.
Bias read (Progressive): The article presents the conviction of Lenín Moreno, a former president, as a legal outcome based on evidence provided by the prosecution. It emphasizes the charges against him and his family, aligning with the narrative that corruption occurred during his tenure. While the article does not overtly抨
