John Z.
John Z. is a subteniente in the Ecuadorian military who is currently facing charges related to the forced disappearance of four minors in December 2022. He is alleged to have led the operation that resulted in the minors being detained and subsequently abandoned, and has been implicated in the physical abuse of the children during their custody.
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Ecuador:
John Z. was the head of the military patrol that was declared guilty in the forced disappearance of the four boys from the Malvinas.
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Ecuador:
John Z. was condemned to 34 years and eight months in prison for the forced disappearance of minors.
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Ecuador:
John Z. was implicated in giving the order for the military to enter the area where the minors were left.
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Ecuador:
John Z. is identified as the patrol leader during the events of December 8, 2024.
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Ecuador:
John Z. is one of the direct authors implicated in the forced disappearance of four minors.
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Ecuador:
John Z. is mentioned as the superior officer responsible for the patrol's actions.
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Ecuador:
John Z. is identified as the sub-lieutenant who commanded the patrol involved in the case.
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Ecuador:
John Z. is a sub-lieutenant accused of leading the operation that resulted in the abduction of the minors.
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