Ecuador Jails The Mayor Of Its Largest City
PUBLISHED Monday, March 9, 2026 · marketing@menafn.com (menafn)
AI BRIEFING
- ⬤ Aquiles Álvarez, Ecuador's mayor of Guayaquil, has been jailed since February 10.
- ⬤ He is facing corruption charges related to a large-scale embezzlement scheme.
- ⬤ The move has sparked widespread protests and unrest in the city.
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