GermanyEcuador's former President Lenín Moreno has been sentenced to five years in prison by the country's Supreme Court for bribery related to the allocation of a hydroelectric project. The court stated that Moreno, while serving as Vice President under then-President Rafael Correa, influenced the awarding and financing of the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant in favor of the Chinese company Sinohydro. According to prosecutors, $76.1 million in bribes were paid in connection with this case, with over $1.1 million going to members of Moreno's family. The sentence is not yet final and can be appealed. Moreno denies the allegations and claims the proceedings are politically motivated.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the legal ruling against Lenín Moreno and includes his denial of the charges, indicating an attempt to balance both sides of the issue. There is no evident bias in the language or framing, and the information is reported factually without overtly favoring one perspective.
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