Ecuador Congress Names Broadcaster, 35, as New VP

Ecuador's congress on Tuesday named a 35-year-old radio broadcaster and economist as the country's new vice president, a week after his predecessor resigned amid an investigation into payments she received as a legislator years ago. Otto Sonnenholzner became the third person to hold the post under President Lenin Moreno, who took office last May. His predecessor, Maria Vicuna, who had previously been urban development minister, replaced Jorge Glas last year while he was...

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