Ecuador Recalls Ambassador Over Controversial Remarks

Ecuador has recalled its ambassador from Colombia in a diplomatic move that underscores the ongoing tension between the two neighboring countries. The decision comes in response to comments made by Gustavo Petro, the left-wing president of Colombia, regarding Jorge Glas, a former vice president of Ecuador who is currently serving a prison sentence.

Glas, a member of the left-wing PAIS Alliance party, was convicted in 2017 on corruption charges related to the sprawling Odebrecht bribery scandal that has rocked several Latin American countries. Petro, who himself has a history of political controversy, recently spoke out in support of Glas, arguing that his imprisonment was politically motivated and that he should be released.

The Ecuadorian government, led by the right-wing Daniel Noboa, condemned Petro's remarks as an unacceptable interference in its internal affairs. In a statement, the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry said that the recall of its ambassador to Colombia was a necessary measure to