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Ecuador president attends impeachment trial, protests outside Congress

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Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso attends his impeachment trial before the National Congress in Quito as supporters and opponents gather outside to watch the trial on a giant screen. The right-wing president is accused by his critics of wrongdoing in a state contract to transport crude oil. The motion will need at least 92 votes from the 137 MPs for the president to be removed from office. IMAGES

Added on the 16/05/2023 23:06:15 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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