Jamil Mahuad Witt

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Jamil Mahuad Witt is a former president of Ecuador who served from 1998 to 2000. He is known for his controversial economic policies during a time of financial crisis in the country, including the dollarization of the economy. Mahuad faced significant backlash for his handling of the banking crisis, which led to widespread protests and his eventual ousting. In 2014, he was sentenced to eight years in prison for peculado, related to his decision to freeze bank deposits during the crisis. He has claimed that his prosecution is politically motivated and has sought recourse through international human rights organizations.