
Jorge Gabela
Jorge Gabela was a former commander of the Ecuadorian Air Force who raised concerns about the technical conditions of military helicopters purchased by the government. His questioning of the procurement led to his assassination, which remains a contentious issue in Ecuador, highlighting the intersection of military and political corruption in the country.
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Jorge Gabela was a general who questioned the purchase of helicopters and was later assassinated.
Sobornos, Odebrecht, Gabela y Villavicencio: José Julio Neira repasa casos de corrupción y violencia política y dice que Ecuador ‘no debe volver’ a ese pasado | Política | NoticiasEl Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·
Ecuador· 2026-08-12











