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In court, Mr. Serrano acknowledged telling U.S. federal agents that he had taken roughly $575,000 in bribes from two government contractors as interior minister.
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In court, José Serrano acknowledged telling U.S. federal agents he took about $575,000 in bribes while serving as interior minister.
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Jos\u00e9 Serrano",
    "statistic": "roughly $575,000"
}
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Ecuador Legal Proceeding
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 12:09 AM (4 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 12:09 AM (4 weeks ago)

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U.S. Fast-Tracked Deportation of Ecuadorean Politician Despite Torture Fears
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/us/politics/trump-noem-fast-track-deportation-ecuador.html

A prominent former Ecuadorean official, José Serrano, was deported by U.S. authorities despite a prior ruling blocking his removal due to torture fears. The move, which involved Trump-appointed judges overruling a decision, highlights the administration's control over immigration courts.

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