Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia over Jorge Glas comments
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Anger
What Happened
Ecuador recalled its ambassador from Colombia following remarks about former Vice President Jorge Glas's imprisonment. Glas, convicted of corruption, was arrested during a 2024 raid on Mexico's embassy in Quito. Colombian President Gustavo Petro called Glas a political prisoner and requested his transfer. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa denounced the criticism as sovereignty violation and foreign interference.
Key Entities
EcuadorColombiaJorge GlasDaniel NoboaGustavo PetroMexicoArturo Felix WongGabriela Sommerfeld