Thu Oct 10 20:30:00 UTC 2024: ## US Imposes Visa Ban on Former Ecuadorian President Correa and Vice President for Corruption
**WASHINGTON** – The Biden administration has imposed visa bans on former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa, his vice president Jorge Glas, and their immediate families, citing allegations of corruption. The State Department announced the move on Wednesday, stating that both men are ineligible to enter the United States.
Correa, who served as Ecuador’s president from 2007 to 2017, has been living in exile in Belgium since 2017. He was convicted in absentia on corruption charges in Ecuador in 2020 and sentenced to eight years in prison.
The State Department alleges that Correa and Glas “abused their positions” by accepting bribes in exchange for granting government contracts. Spokesperson Matthew Miller said, “The United States stands with Ecuadorians… committed to increasing government transparency and holding corrupt public officials accountable.”
Correa’s political stance often clashed with U.S. policies, notably when he allowed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to take refuge in Ecuador’s embassy in London.
The visa ban extends to the spouses and children of both Correa and Glas.
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