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Luisa González ordered into pretrial detention in Ecuador
Ecuadorian authorities have ordered pretrial detention for former presidential candidate Luisa González as part of the ‘Labyrinth Case’ investigation. The case focuses on alleged money laundering related to the 2023 presidential campaign of the Citizens’ Revolution movement. Prosecutors allege that approximately $500,000 in undeclared funds, potentially linked to illegal hydrocarbon commercialization, were used for electoral advertising.
Following her arrest in Manabí on October 22, 2026, González was transferred from Guayaquil to the Riobamba prison via Latacunga under heavy military and police escort. In addition to González, Judge Henry Navarrete ordered pretrial detention for Santiago Díaz and Wendy Onofre. Another individual, Estefanía Molina, received alternative measures including an electronic bracelet, a travel ban, and a requirement to report to authorities periodically.
González and her supporters have characterized the legal proceedings as political persecution by the administration of President Daniel Noboa. Meanwhile, political organizations in Loja and international groups like the International Democratic Federation of Women have called for her immediate release, citing concerns over democratic guarantees and the rights of her family.
Entities
Daniel Noboa · Ecuador · Fiscalía General del Estado · Henry Navarrete Vélez · John Reimberg · Luisa González · Revolución Ciudadana · SNAI · Santiago Díaz · Wendy Onofre · Wendy Onofre Gaibor
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The detention of Luisa González is part of the ‘Caso Laberinto’ investigation regarding alleged money laundering. bayanodigital.com · unsion.tv · www.aporrea.org
- [● 6 SOURCES] Luisa González was detained in the Manabí province. bayanodigital.com · unsion.tv · www.aporrea.org
- [● 6 SOURCES] Interior Minister John Reimberg questioned if the riots and the arrest were a coincidence. www.latercera.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Ten inmates were injured during the prison disturbances. www.latercera.com · quepasamedia.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] Four inmates died at Cotopaxi No. 1 prison and four died at El Inca prison. www.latercera.com · quepasamedia.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Eight inmates died during prison riots in Ecuador on October 22, 2026. www.latercera.com · quepasamedia.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The investigation targets illegal proceeds from hydrocarbon commercialization used to fund the 2023 election. www.aporrea.org · aldiaonline.net · uruguayaldia.com.uy · www.expectativa.ec
- [● 13 SOURCES] Judge Henry Navarrete ordered preventive detention for Luisa González. uruguayaldia.com.uy · laverdad.com · nacion.com.uy · lanoticiasv.com · bayanodigital.com · +3 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The investigation targets funds allegedly moved through shell companies to evade CNE audits. lanoticiasv.com · www.expectativa.ec
- [● 11 SOURCES] Estefanía Molina received alternative measures including an electronic bracelet and travel ban. actualidad-rt.com · uruguayaldia.com.uy · laverdad.com · lanoticiasv.com · www.expectativa.ec · +2 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The investigation suggests funds may have originated from illegal hydrocarbon sales. uruguayaldia.com.uy · laverdad.com · aldiaonline.net · www.expectativa.ec · cuencahighlife.com · +1 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Santiago Díaz and Wendy Onofre were ordered into preventive detention. laverdad.com · actualidad-rt.com · uruguayaldia.com.uy · lanoticiasv.com · cuencahighlife.com · +1 more