Criminal Networks Infiltrate Ecuador’s Public Spending: A $13.5 Million Wake-Up Call
The discovery of organized crime’s deep infiltration into Ecuador’s public contracts reveals a troubling reality about the country’s institutional weakness. A recent investigation by Connectas and local media outlets reveals a troubling pattern. Criminal organizations have secured 97 government contracts worth $13.5 million between 2010 and 2023, exploiting gaps in oversight and coordination. Durán, once […]