In Quito, Ecuador’s former vice president Jorge Glas was brought to a hospital in Guayaquil on Monday, as reported by the SNAI prison agency. It was mentioned that he fell ill after refusing to consume the food provided in prison.
Glas had a dramatic arrest over the weekend when Ecuadorean police conducted a raid at Mexico’s embassy in Quito, where he had been taking refuge since December.
The SNAI prison agency issued a statement related to Glas being taken to the hospital. The incident has led to concerns about his health.
It was reported that Glas’s refusal to eat prison food had prompted the need for medical attention, resulting in his transfer to a hospital in Guayaquil.
Following his arrest, there has been speculation about the circumstances surrounding the health issues that led to his hospitalization.
According to reports, the former vice president’s condition is being monitored closely by medical professionals.
More information is expected to be released as details about Glas’s health and treatment become available.
The incident involving Glas highlights the ongoing legal and political tensions in Ecuador.
Authorities continue to investigate the situation surrounding Glas’s illness and subsequent hospitalization.
Further updates on his condition are anticipated as the investigation unfolds.
