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.
Born on Jun 13, 1969 (57 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ecuador | 2 | 2.50 | 0.41% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 72,012 | $108,000 | 441$ |
| Totals | 2 | 17,643,060 | 72,012 | $108,000 | 441$ |
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Recent Mentions
Ecuador:
Jorge Glas Espinel was declared ineligible for U.S. entry due to his involvement in corruption.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas was sentenced to six years in prison for illicit association in the Odebrecht case.
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Mexico:
The relations between Ecuador and Mexico are on pause due to the case of ex-vice president Jorge Glas Espinel.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas Espinel is the former vice president of Ecuador who is currently incarcerated in the Cárcel del Encuentro.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas Espinel is the former vice president of Ecuador and brother of Heriberto Glas Espinel, who is implicated in the corruption investigation.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas Espinel is the former vice president who provided testimony regarding the Sinohydro case.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas, a former vice president of the Republic, is linked to possible irregularities in his release from prison in 2022.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas Espinel is the former vice president of Ecuador who was recently transferred to a prison amid allegations of institutional humiliation.
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Ecuador:
Jorge Glas Espinel was transferred to the Cárcel del Encuentro due to his convictions for corruption.
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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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