Kurt M. Campbell Deputy Secretary of State | Official Website
The U.S. Department of State has announced the designation of two former Ecuadorian officials, Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado and Jorge David Glas Espinel, as generally ineligible for entry into the United States. This decision is due to their involvement in significant corruption during their tenures as public officials.
Correa, who served as the president of Ecuador, and Glas, the former vice president, are accused of abusing their positions by accepting bribes. These bribes were reportedly received through political contributions in exchange for granting favorable government contracts.
In a statement, Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson, emphasized that "the United States stands with Ecuadorians," including civil society members and investigative journalists committed to enhancing government transparency and accountability. The spokesperson noted that anti-corruption measures in government procurement contracts are crucial for ensuring governmental integrity.
These designations fall under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024. Alongside Correa and Glas, several family members have also been designated as generally ineligible for entry into the United States. This includes Correa's spouse Anne Malherbe Gosselin; his adult daughters Sofia Correa and Anne Dominique Correa; his adult son Rafael Miguel Correa; Glas' spouse Cinthia Diaz Aveiga; and his adult son Jorge Glas Diaz.
The U.S. Department of State's actions underscore its commitment to combating global corruption at all levels of government.
