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legalpolitical2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ecuador's Former VP Glas Illegally Arrested, Must Remain in Jail Despite Court Ruling"

An Ecuadorian tribunal has declared the arrest of former Vice President Jorge Glas inside Mexico's embassy in Quito as illegal and arbitrary, but upheld his ongoing imprisonment due to prior convictions. His defense team plans to appeal the ruling, arguing for his freedom. The arrest had sparked international tensions, leading to a spat between Mexico and Ecuador, with Mexico filing a complaint with the International Court of Justice.

via Al Jazeera English|

#ecuador #embassy-raid #illegal-arrest

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ecuador's Former Vice President Hospitalized After Hunger Strike Amid Embassy Raid Fallout"

Former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas has begun a hunger strike in prison after being arrested following a controversial raid at Mexico's embassy in Quito, where he sought political asylum. The raid has sparked international condemnation, with the Organization of American States approving a resolution condemning Ecuador's actions. Ecuador's Permanent Representative to the OAS defended the raid, arguing that Mexico violated the Vienna Convention by granting asylum to Glas, who is accused of embezzling government funds and is seen by his team as a victim of political persecution.

via CNN|

#ecuador #embassy-raid #hunger-strike

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Embassy Raids and Political Controversies: A Look at Recent Events in Ecuador and Mexico"

Former Ecuadorian vice-president Jorge Glas, who was arrested after seeking asylum in Mexico's embassy, has been taken to a hospital from a maximum security jail where he was being held. Reports suggest he may have suffered drug intoxication, but the exact reason for his hospitalization remains unclear. The arrest and subsequent actions by Ecuador's government have drawn widespread condemnation from Latin America and European governments, with critics calling it an authoritarian act and a violation of diplomatic relations.

via The Guardian|

#arrest #diplomatic-relations #ecuador

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Diplomatic Crisis: Ecuador's Raid on Mexican Embassy Leads to Outcry and Severed Ties"

Ecuador faces international outrage after storming the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest former Vice President Jorge Glas, who had been seeking asylum there. The arrest prompted Mexico to suspend diplomatic ties with Ecuador, with other Latin American countries condemning the breach of diplomatic norms and violation of Glas's right to asylum. Ecuadorian authorities defended the raid, accusing Mexico of allowing Glas to evade a corruption probe. The incident has sparked a diplomatic crisis and raised concerns about the inviolability of diplomatic premises and personnel.

via CNN|

#asylum #diplomatic-crisis #ecuador