Ecuadorian

Legal Labyrinth: Ecuadorian Man’s Case Highlights Troubling New Military Border Policies

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EL PASO, Texas — Attorney Robert J. Perez has lost contact with his client, Dario Trejo-Burbano, an Ecuadorian man recently convicted under a new federal initiative that designates portions of the southern border as military-controlled zones. “I have no idea where he is. I can’t find him,” Perez commented regarding Trejo-Burbano’s current whereabouts. The case has raised concerns about the implications of these federal policies and their impact on individuals caught in the crossfire. Trejo-Burbano was tried in federal court after he crossed the border near El Paso in early May. While he was acquitted … Read more

Ecuadorian Vice President Verónica Abad Reinstated, Judge Overturns Suspension Amid Political Feud With President Noboa

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Quito, Ecuador — On Monday, Ecuadorian Vice President Verónica Abad was reinstated to her position following a court ruling that overturned a five-month suspension. This comes at a crucial time as her political ally turned rival, President Daniel Noboa, prepares to potentially leave office temporarily to seek re-election. This pivotal decision by Judge Nubia Vera deemed the Ministry of Labor’s earlier suspension for alleged dereliction of duties unconstitutional. Abad’s abrupt reinstatement revives her influential status just weeks before Noboa might request a leave of absence to campaign for the February elections. In Ecuador, the vice … Read more