Former Vice President of Ecuador, Jorge Glas, has commenced a hunger strike at La Roca prison in Guayaquil. This action follows his arrest linked to an incident at the Mexican Embassy in Quito. During a video call, Glas’s lawyer, Sonia Vera, detailed his claims of harsh treatment by police during his arrest, including allegations of […]
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