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Ecuador's Former President Abdala Bucaram Sentenced for Corruption

Abdala Bucaram, the former president of Ecuador, has been sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for his involvement in organized crime related to the illegal sale of COVID-19 tests and medical supplies. His son, Jacob Bucaram, was also convicted in the case. The trial followed a lengthy legal process that included a previous dismissal of charges.

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Abdala Bucaram, the former president of Ecuador, has been sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for his involvement in organized crime related to the illegal sale of COVID-19 tests and medical supplies. His son, Jacob Bucaram, was also convicted in the case. The trial followed a lengthy legal process that included a previous dismissal of charges.

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Ecuador: Ex-president Bucaram sentenced in corruption case

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Ecuador's Former President Abdala Bucaram Sentenced for Corruption