Rafael Correa's Party Picks Former Lawmaker for Election Amidst Ongoing Legal Battles
Rafael Correa's Political Party Selects Candidate for Upcoming Election
Ex-President Faces Extradition Request Amidst Frozen Assets and Electoral Turmoil
WEB QUITO, April 22 (Reuters) - Ecuador's political landscape is set to witness a significant development as Revolución Ciudadana, the party of former President Rafael Correa, has selected a former lawmaker as its candidate for the upcoming presidential election.
The designated candidate, a seasoned politician, is expected to challenge the current political climate amid ongoing controversies surrounding the ex-president and his party.
WEB QUITO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Ecuador's Attorney General's Office has taken legal action by freezing assets linked to ex-President Rafael Correa through a local court order. This move adds to the legal challenges faced by Correa, who has recently found himself at the center of a political storm.
Amidst the asset freeze, an Ecuadorian court chief has signed a request seeking the extradition of Correa, further escalating the legal battle surrounding his involvement in alleged political misconduct. The ex-president is currently residing in Belgium and has denied the accusations against him.
The upcoming presidential election in Ecuador has been marred by the tragic murder of one of the candidates, creating a cloud of uncertainty over the political future of the country. The choice of Revolución Ciudadana's candidate and the ongoing legal proceedings against Rafael Correa are likely to shape the electoral landscape in the months leading to the election.
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