Dalton Narváez Mendieta

Dalton Narváez Mendieta is a former mayor of Durán, Ecuador, who is currently facing legal proceedings for alleged embezzlement of public funds, known as peculado. He was detained in Colombia and extradited to Ecuador to face charges stemming from an investigation initiated in 2021, which accused him of causing significant financial losses to the state through dubious contracts totaling over $37 million. Narváez has expressed concerns for his safety while in custody, citing threats related to past incidents, including the kidnapping of his mother and the murder of his bodyguard. His recent court hearing regarding the review of his preventive detention was suspended due to the absence of his legal defense.