US EditionFormer Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas Sentenced Again for Corruption and Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison.
- On June 30, 2025, Ecuadorian court sentenced former Vice President Jorge Glas to 13 more years for embezzling earthquake reconstruction funds.
- Following the court's findings, allegations emerged that Glas diverted millions of tax-raised funds meant for rebuilding Manabi and Esmeraldas after the 2016 earthquake to unrelated projects.
- Court records show Glas received the maximum 13-year sentence and a combined $250 million fine with co-accused Bernal for embezzlement.
- The ruling extends Glas’s imprisonment to 2041, deepening diplomatic tensions as Mexico severed ties after the embassy raid.
- In the wider context, Glas's fourth conviction since 2017 and U.S. sanctions highlight ongoing international anti-corruption efforts.
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The Court of the National Court accepted the request of the State Prosecutor's Office and, unanimously, decided, on Monday, June 30, to sentence to 13 years in prison former Vice President Jorge Glas, and the former Secretary of Manabí Reconstruction, Carlos Bernal, accused of embezzlement (malversation of public funds) in the management of resources destined for the reconstruction of Manabí and Esmeraldas, after the earthquake of April 16, 2016…
After the conviction of 13 aos de crcel and disqualification of former vice president Jorge Glas, Mexico insists that he be allowed to leave the country
Former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas was sentenced this Monday by a National Court of Justice to 13 years in prison for embezzlement in the Manabí Reconstruction case. With this sentence, Glas—currently in prison…
Ecuador's ex-VP sentenced to 13 years in latest corruption case
The latest case against Ecuador's former vice president Jorge Glas revolved around the reconstruction work carried out after a devastating earthquake in Ecuador's coastal provinces in 2016, which left nearly 700 people dead.
Ecuadorean Court Extends Former VP Jorge Glas' Prison Sentence
An Ecuadorean court increased Jorge Glas’ prison time by 13 years due to misuse of public funds, meant for earthquake rehabilitation. This adds to prior corruption sentences, intensifying consequences for the former vice president.
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