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Constitution news — August 28, 2026

Publications tagged with Constitution published on August 28, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. PoliticsJudiciaryConstitutionMiddle East

    Lenín Moreno Found Guilty of Bribery in Sinohydro Case

    Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno was found guilty of bribery by the National Court of Justice in the Sinohydro case. The verdict, announced on August 28, 2026, concluded that Moreno used his public office to favor the Chinese company Sinohydro in obtaining financing for the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric project, leading to illegal diversions of commissions benefiting his family. The court found evidence of Moreno's involvement, including an interview where he admitted intervening with the Executive after a request from a friend linked to Sinohydro. Moreno's wife Rocío González was also found guilty as an accomplice.
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    Trump Administration Begins Border Wall Construction on Native American Reservation

    The Trump administration has initiated the construction of a border wall in southern Arizona, with a section of it being built on the Tohono O'odham Nation's reservation. The tribe has expressed strong opposition, arguing that the wall would cause significant damage to sacred sites and alter the boundaries of their nation.
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    Tajikistan Celebrates 35th Independence Anniversary

    The Republic of Tajikistan marked its 35th Independence Anniversary with various political and educational events. These included meetings of Majlisi Namoyandagon deputies with employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, soldiers, officers, and activists across different districts. The celebrations highlighted achievements in statehood, national economy, and social development, emphasizing the importance of unity, peace, and stability.
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