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Ecuador's vice-president denies links to Odebrecht corruption case

Ecuador'sVicePresidentJorgeGlasdeniedonWednesdayanylinkstoacorruptioncaseinvolvingBrazilianconstructionfirmOdebrecht,whichiscurrentlyunderinvestigationforbribin

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Ecuador's earthquake toll rises to 246 dead, 2,527 injured

The number of victims of a devastating earthquake that jolted Ecuador has risen to 246 dead and 2,527 injured, Vice President Jorge Glas said on Sunday, speaking to the press from the town of Pedernales.