US Imposes Visa Bans on Former Ecuadorian Leaders for Corruption

The Biden administration has barred Rafael Correa and Jorge Glas, along with their families, from entering the U.S. due to significant corruption allegations.

The U.S. State Department announced the visa bans citing corruption during Correa and Glas's tenure in Ecuador's government.
Rafael Correa, who served as Ecuador's president from 2007 to 2017, has been living in exile in Belgium following his conviction in absentia on corruption charges.
Jorge Glas, the former vice president, is currently imprisoned in Ecuador and has a history of legal issues, including a conviction related to the Odebrecht scandal.
The decision to impose visa bans has been criticized by Correa and Glas as politically motivated, with accusations of interference in Ecuador's political affairs.
The U.S. emphasizes its support for transparency and accountability in Ecuador, aligning with civil society and investigative journalists in the country.