Ecuadorian Court Gives Important Convictions in Drug Trafficking Case

Ecuadorian court finds 20 people guilty in sweeping organized crime and drug trafficking case; This marks a significant development in the country’s fight against judicial corruption. The defendants received sentences ranging from 40 months to 10 years, reflecting the seriousness of the charges.

Many important figures in Ecuador’s judicial system are involved in the case known as Metastasis. Those convicted include the former head of the judicial regulatory agency, judges, prosecutors, police officers, a prison guard and the former director of the SNAI prison agency.

This decision underscores a critical moment for Ecuador; because Ecuador aims to restore public trust and ensure the integrity of its institutions by addressing corruption in its legal and criminal systems.

(With input from institutions.)