View of Quito. Ecuador. File photoQUITO, Oct 28Ecuadorian Energy Minister Xavier Vera resigned amid allegations of bribery, and the president accepted it, Ivan Correa, a spokesman for the presidential administration, told reporters. accepted,” he told reporters. The minister motivated his decision by saying that he wants to focus on his defense. The reason for starting an investigation against the official was documents and audio transmitted by a local media journalist, which allegedly link Ver with the sale of positions in the public sector. There is also a recording where a media outlet is allegedly offered a bribe to leave the minister alone. Searches were made at Ver's house, and a computer, telephones and documents were seized. The official denied all accusations, calling them false.
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