QUITO, Oct. 22 (Reuters) – Former Ecuadorian presidential candidate Luisa González was arrested, according to Gabriela Rivadeneira, the leader of the left-wing party Revolución Ciudadana.
González, an ally of former president Rafael Correa, is being investigated for alleged irregularities in political financing and in campaign spending.
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She had already stated that her party submitted the 2023 presidential campaign expenses to the electoral authority and that the prosecutor’s office has no evidence to substantiate its allegations.
González lost the early election to President Daniel Noboa.
“They have arrested Luisa González. Enough already,” Correa posted on X.
