Carlos Pólit
Carlos Pólit is a former Controller General of Ecuador who served under President Rafael Correa's administration. He was implicated in a massive corruption scandal involving the Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht, accused of accepting bribes in exchange for favorable audits. In 2024, he was sentenced to ten years in prison for money laundering and conspiracy, highlighting the extensive corruption that plagued Ecuador's public sector during his tenure.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ecuador | 2 | 1.50 | 0.13% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 23,169 | $108,000 | 142$ |
| Totals | 2 | 17,643,060 | 23,169 | $108,000 | 142$ |
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Recent Mentions
Ecuador:
Carlos Pólit was declared guilty of laundering bribes in the United States.
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Ecuador:
Carlos Pólit is being investigated for his involvement in a criminal group that allowed overpricing in the Manduriacu hydroelectric project.
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Ecuador:
Carlos Pólit was sentenced to ten years in prison for money laundering.
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