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The Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry confirmed that former Vice President Jorge Glas entered the Mexican embassy in Quito to avoid detention. According to Ecuadorian media, a politician active during

The Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry confirmed that former Vice President Jorge Glas entered the Mexican embassy in Quito to avoid detention.

According to Ecuadorian media, a politician active during Rafael Correa’s six-year term is wanted crime of embezzlement.

The Ecuadorian government has stated that it is already in contact with our country so that the arrest warrant can be executed.

At 15:00, the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry asked Mexico for cooperation in order for the citizen to surrender:

Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded with a statement.

The federal government said Glas showed up at the embassy this Sunday “to request admission and security, expressing concerns for his safety and personal freedom.”

The embassy allowed him entry because they considered the case to be in accordance with SRE protocols “and the principle of protection of identity.”

SRE waits for the Ecuadorian to apply for political asylum:

Summary

He was “number two” in the Ecuadorian government, along with Rafael Correa and Lenin Moreno.

He left the government after openly criticizing Moreno. Speaking to the media, he said that he was being persecuted by big businessmen and right-wing politicians:

He was sentenced to eight years in prison for alleged violations in the allocation of an oil field. He was acquitted after he had already served most of his sentence.

He was also accused in a bribery case related to Odebrecht, which involved Rafael Correa.

Correa visited Glas while he was under review and wished him every support and solidarity.

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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