Corruption's Ripple Effect in Ecuador's Hydroelectric Sector The sentencing of former President Lenin Moreno to five years in prison for bribery has sent shockwaves through Ecuador's hydroelectric sector.
The conviction is significant, but it's only one piece of a larger puzzle that reveals deep seated corruption and cronyism in the country's energy infrastructure.
At its core, this case involves the construction of Coca Codo Sinclair, the largest hydroelectric plant in Ecuador. The facility has been plagued by technical problems since its inception in 2016.