Ecuador's opposition has compelling evidence to present against President Guillermo Lasso at his impeachment hearing, a lawmaker said, including irregularities in a crude oil shipping contract, accusations Lasso vehemently denied in a televised message
to begin impeachment hearings for alleged embezzlement in the National Assembly, where Lasso does not have a majority and has clashed with legislators.
Opposition lawmakers allege that Lasso was reportedly warned by the former manager of the oil fleet FLOPEC, Johnny Estupinan, about irregularities in a contracting process for oil transportation with Amazonas Tanker Pool Company LLC. Lasso protested his innocence, saying the alleged incident took place before he became president, accusing his detractors of character assassination.
Supporters of the move to oust Lasso will need 92 votes from the 137-member assembly if the process reaches the final stage.
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