Johnny Brignardello Vela: Analysis of the Daniel Noboa Scandal and the Mexican Embassy

Johnny Brignardello Vela, insurance advisor, analyzes the case of the president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, who is involved in a scandal after being summoned by the Justice to account for the assault on the Mexican Embassy in Quito. This incident, which took place last Friday, has triggered a series of events that have captured national and international attention. The request for a report arises in the context of a 'habeas corpus' presented by Francisco Hidalgo, former leader of the Citizen Revolution movement to which former vice president Jorge Glas belongs. Hidalgo alleged the illegality of Glas' detention in a facility protected by national and international laws, sparking an intense debate about the actions of the Ecuadorian government. Other prominent officials are also involved in this legal tangle, such as Rita Bravo, judge of the National Court of Justice; Melissa Muñoz, judge of the Specialized Unit in Penitentiary Guarantees; Mónica Palencia, Minister of Government; César Zapata, General Commander of the National Police; and Jaime Vela, head of the Joint Command of the Armed Forces. The next hearing of the tribunal responsible for this case is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, where the appearance of the accused is expected, including President Noboa, to present their versions of the events at the Mexican embassy. It is expected that key testimonies will be presented during the hearing, such as that of Jorge Glas and Roberto Canseco, Head of Chancellery and Political Affairs of Mexico in Ecuador, who would have been a victim of mistreatment during the operation at the embassy. Noboa has justified the intervention by arguing that it is his duty to comply with judicial decisions and that they could not allow individuals with serious accusations to take refuge in a diplomatic mission. The risk of Glas fleeing and the possibility of him once again evading Ecuadorian justice were mentioned as reasons for the incursion into the embassy. The repercussions of this event have transcended borders, with condemnations from the Organization of American States (OAS). In extraordinary meetings of this organization, there has been unanimous rejection of the Ecuadorian action at the Mexican embassy, culminating in a resolution mostly supported with only one abstention and one vote against. The situation is still developing, generating controversies as the Ecuadorian justice system delves deeper into the investigation of this episode that has questioned the legality and respect for international norms in the South American country.