Sonia Vera García

Sonia Vera García is an Ecuadorian lawyer known for her role as a defense attorney for high-profile political figures, including former Vice President Jorge Glas and ex-Technical Secretary Carlos Bernal. Recently, she garnered media attention for vehemently criticizing the sentencing of Glas and Bernal to thirteen years in prison for peculado, which she termed a 'scandal.' Vera contended that the court's decision was politically motivated and lacked substantial evidence, arguing that the legal requirements for proving economic harm to the state were not met. Her passionate defense highlighted her commitment to advocating for her clients, asserting that the ruling was an affront to justice.