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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Former Ecuadorian vice president detained in embassy raid gets 13 years in prison

The former vice president of Ecuador who was detained last year during a highly criticized police raid on Mexico’s embassy in the South American country was sentenced Monday to 13 years in prison.

Jorge Glas had been accused of misusing public funds intended for the reconstruction of two provinces affected by an earthquake in 2016. The quake devastated communities and killed hundreds of people.

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