:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/UXDKYRYL5BBF7DJWKR64WUSPLM.jpg "In the midst of the Mexico-Ecuador diplomatic crisis, Rafael Correa was denounced for treason")
Former Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa faces treason charges over diplomatic conflict
Former Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa is facing charges of treason against the Homeland following his comments on the diplomatic conflict involving Mexico and Ecuador. The Minister of Labor, Ivonne Núñez, has denounced Correa for his statements and has requested the suspension of his social media accounts on X and Facebook.
In her complaint, Núñez highlighted some of Correa’s statements regarding the invasion of the Mexican diplomatic headquarters in Quito, which she believes constitute treason. Correa’s remarks on various media outlets and social networks have been cited as evidence in the case.
The Minister of Labor stressed that Correa’s status as a former president gives his comments more weight and influence, making them potentially more damaging. The Ecuadorian Penal Code carries a penalty of 10 to 13 years in prison for the crime of treason against the Homeland in armed conflict.
Since the country declared internal armed conflict on January 9, the case against Correa has intensified. The government maintains that his statements have the potential to incite panic, discouragement, or disorder among the population.
The legal proceedings against Correa are ongoing as the Ecuadorian justice system seeks to hold him accountable for his alleged role in the diplomatic crisis. Stay tuned for further developments on this case.