Interior Minister denounces prosecutor for releasing abuse suspect

Ecuador's Interior Minister John Reimberg has publicly condemned a prosecutor in Pastaza for releasing a suspect allegedly involved in human trafficking and the sexual abuse of a minor. The minister expressed outrage over the decision, which occurred after a successful operation by the security forces.

The operation, conducted by the National Police and Armed Forces in the Ecuadorian jungle, led to the rescue of a trafficking victim held captive and the apprehension of the suspect. The individual reportedly had prior offenses for similar crimes. Minister Reimberg stated, "Ecuadorians, I thought I had seen it all, but no," reacting to the case's outcome.

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Ecuadorians, I thought I had seen it all, but no

Despite the arrest, the suspect was brought before Pastaza prosecutor Kate Alexa Torres Manosalvas, who subsequently released him without pressing charges. Reimberg sharply criticized the prosecutor, suggesting she lacks maternal instincts or any sense of protecting children. "It cannot be that people like her, in their hands, have these types of decisions," he stated, calling for immediate action from the Attorney General's Office.

This incident raises serious questions about the judicial process and the handling of sensitive cases involving minors and vulnerable individuals. The minister's public denouncement highlights a significant breakdown in the justice system's ability to ensure accountability for alleged perpetrators.

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it cannot be that people like her, in their hands, have these types of decisions