Ecuador's former Vice President Jorge Glas has initiated a hunger strike while being held in a maximum security prison in Guayaquil. He has been in prison since Saturday, following his arrest at Mexico's embassy where he was seeking political asylum. Glas is facing corruption charges brought against him by Ecuadorian prosecutors, which he vehemently denies.
According to a member of his team, Glas is currently in a dimly lit cell and started the hunger strike after refusing to eat the prison-provided food. This led to his brief hospitalization on Monday, after which he was discharged and returned to prison on Tuesday.
In an attempt to challenge his detention, Glas's legal team filed an appeal of habeas corpus on Sunday. This legal principle allows individuals to contest their imprisonment if they believe it to be unlawful. A successful appeal could potentially result in his release from custody.
The Ecuadorian national prison agency, SNAI, has confirmed that Glas is scheduled for a hearing on his habeas corpus appeal on Thursday. However, the agency has not provided any official statement regarding his hunger strike.
The situation surrounding Jorge Glas's imprisonment and hunger strike continues to unfold, with supporters closely monitoring the developments as he remains detained in the maximum security prison.
