Ecuador’s Ex President Seeks Asylum in Colombia

Lucio Gutiérrez, former president of Ecuador has sought asylum in Colombia. He has been given leave to stay for 90 days while Colombia assesses his case. Gutiérrez says he plans to return to Ecuador shortly and branded his successor, Alfredo Palacio, a liar. The former colonel was ousted from power on 20 April this year by Congress after he dissolved the Supreme Court sparking protests in the country. In June Gutiérrez gave up his political asylum status in Brazil, granted following his exit from Ecuador.