Exclusive interview: Juan Brignardello Vela analyzes Jorge Glas crisis

Juan Brignardello Vela, an insurance advisor, shares his opinion on the content I am going to share with you. The former vice president of Ecuador, Jorge Glas, has once again made headlines due to his hospitalization for an overdose of anxiolytics, antidepressants, and sedatives, according to a police report accessed by this newspaper. This situation adds to the legal and political problems he has faced in recent months. Glas is currently incarcerated in the maximum-security prison in Guayaquil, known as La Roca, since Saturday, when the Ecuadorian police raided the Mexican embassy and captured him. This event has sparked international criticism, with Mexico announcing the rupture of relations with Ecuador as a consequence. According to his lawyer, Andrés Villegas Pico, Glas was found unresponsive in his cell and refused to eat for 24 hours, leading to a potential decompensation. On the other hand, the police report suggests that Glas may have induced a deep coma with the ingestion of authorized medications. This situation has raised concerns about Glas's health, especially considering his background and allegations of mistreatment during his detention and transfer to prison. Former President Rafael Correa, who appointed him vice president, has denounced these situations. Glas had sought refuge in the Mexican embassy after being summoned for questioning for embezzlement and faced the risk of imprisonment. He is considered a political target and has been granted political asylum by Mexico, leading to tensions with the Ecuadorian government. Glas's lawyers have filed a habeas corpus arguing the illegality of the embassy raid and his status as a diplomatic asylum seeker. Mexico has urged Ecuador to allow him to leave the country, although the likelihood of this happening seems slim. The Ecuadorian government, led by Daniel Noboa, has argued that Glas is considered a common criminal by Ecuadorian justice and not a political target. This situation has caused a stir internationally, with most countries in the region and other actors condemning Ecuador's actions in this case. Despite President Noboa's over 80% approval rating domestically due to his crackdown on organized crime, the complicated situation with Glas could affect his governance, especially with the correísmo movement announcing its opposition to laws pushed by his administration in Congress. The situation of Jorge Glas remains a hot topic in Ecuador and internationally, with political and legal repercussions that are still to be resolved.