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News|CourtsEcuadorean ex-President Lenin Moreno to stand trial for bribery chargesThe former South American leader is accused of receiving bribes connected to the construction of the Coca Codo Sinclair power plant.

Former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno is set to face trial over allegations of bribery. The ruling, made by Judge Olavo Hernandez, allows the prosecution against Moreno, who served as president from 2017 to 2021, to proceed.

PBy Peter CollinsDec 08, 20252 min read

Former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno is set to face trial over allegations of bribery. The ruling, made by Judge Olavo Hernandez, allows the prosecution against Moreno, who served as president from 2017 to 2021, to proceed.

The charges are related to an investigation concerning the construction of Ecuador’s largest hydroelectric power facility. The inquiry examines whether Moreno improperly favored the Chinese company Sinohydro during the construction process.

Judge Hernandez stated, "This judge resolves to bring citizen Lenin Moreno to trial as the direct perpetrator of the crime of bribery."

Moreno, who currently resides in Paraguay, has denied all allegations. He publicly stated that he presented evidence to the attorney general’s office, asserting that no financial wrongdoing on his part could be proven.

Former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno is set to face trial over allegations of bribery.
Peter Collins · Thehackingpost

Prosecutors allege that the illegal activities began during Moreno's vice presidency from 2007 to 2013. It is claimed that Moreno used his influence to ensure Sinohydro received contracts for the Coca Codo Sinclair power plant, operational since 2016. Allegedly, Sinohydro distributed bribes amounting to approximately $76 million between 2009 and 2018.

Former Attorney General Diana Salazar accused Moreno and his family of forming a "corruption network" with interstate and transnational reach, utilizing a false image of consulting services to funnel bribes through various means.

Since its opening, the Coca Codo Sinclair plant has faced technical difficulties, including construction-related cracks. The plant's development was financially supported by nearly $19 billion in loans from China, covering this and other projects. As of 2024, Ecuador's GDP was approximately $124.7 billion, as reported by the World Bank.

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Moreno originally served as vice president under Rafael Correa, a leader who inspired the political movement known as "correismo." After Correa's three terms, Moreno ran as the PAIS Alliance candidate, ultimately enacting economic reforms that diverged from Correa’s policies. This led to a rift between the two leaders, who have since become critics of each other.

In response to the bribery charges, Moreno claims to be the target of "terrible persecution" instigated by supporters of "correismo."

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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