NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 29, 2026Miami-Dade
Ecuadorian court sentences former President Lenín Moreno to five years in prison for corruption
An Ecuadorian court sentenced former President Lenín Moreno to five years in prison after finding him guilty of accepting bribes from the Chinese company Sinohydro. The charges relate to the construction of a major hydroelectric power plant in Ecuador.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
The conviction of a former head of state for corruption involving international infrastructure projects impacts public trust and legal accountability for high-ranking officials in Ecuador.
Key Facts
- Lenín Moreno was sentenced to five years in prison.
- The court found Moreno guilty of receiving bribes.
- The bribes were linked to the Chinese company Sinohydro.
- The corruption case involved the construction of a major hydroelectric power plant in Ecuador.
Who's Mentioned
organizationSinohydro“Chinese company involved in the construction of the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelec”personRocío González“Wife of Lenín Moreno, sentenced to 30 months in prison.”locationEcuador“Country where the court ruling occurred and the project was built.”personRafael Correa“Former President of Ecuador, currently a fugitive.”personJorge Glas“Former Vice President of Ecuador, currently imprisoned.”locationCoca Codo Sinclair“Hydroelectric plant central to the corruption case.”locationQuito“City where the court is located.”personLenín Moreno“Former President of Ecuador sentenced for bribery.”personIrina Moreno“Daughter of Lenín Moreno, sentenced to 30 months in prison.”