Jorge Glas Espinel
Jorge Glas Espinel is a former Vice President of Ecuador who served from 2013 to 2017. He is known for his involvement in various infrastructure projects during his tenure, but his political career has been overshadowed by legal troubles, including convictions for corruption related to the Odebrecht scandal. In recent news, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH) has taken measures to address concerns regarding his mental and physical health while he serves his prison sentences, acknowledging the harsh conditions of his detention.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ecuador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 13,376 | $108,000 | 82$ |
| Totals | 1 | 17,643,060 | 13,376 | $108,000 | 82$ |
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas Espinel is the former vice president of Ecuador who is currently detained and has been announced to receive Colombian nationality by the president of Colombia.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas Espinel was transferred to the La Roca prison after being convicted of embezzlement.
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Venezuela:
Jorge Glas is the former Vice President of Ecuador who is currently seeking asylum in Mexico due to his health condition while serving a prison sentence for corruption.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas is the former Vice President of Ecuador who is being prosecuted in the case known as the Reconstruction of Manabí.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas is facing his third trial for alleged embezzlement as he awaits a psychiatric evaluation.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas Espinel is related to the case involving Wilman Terán regarding possible irregularities in his release from prison.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas Espinel was released from prison in November 2022 after a habeas corpus ruling.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas Espinel is being processed for alleged embezzlement as the former Vice President of Ecuador.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas Espinel was the former vice president who presided over the Committee for the Reconstruction of Manabí.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas Espinel is the former vice president of Ecuador who was detained for corruption.
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