Ecuador's former vice president, Jorge Glas, was hospitalized after refusing to eat the food provided to him in detention following his arrest during a raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito.
He was transferred to the Naval Hospital of Guayaquil and is in stable condition.
President Daniel Noboa defended the controversial police raid that led to Glas's arrest on Monday.
A former Ecuadorian official, Glas, sought asylum at the Mexican embassy in Quito after being accused of embezzling funds for earthquake relief by Ecuadorian authorities.
He was previously convicted of corruption charges and served under ex-President Correa.
The raid on the embassy to apprehend Glas was condemned by Mexico as a violation of international law and sovereignty, and diplomatic ties were severed.
In defense of the raid, President Noboa argued that Ecuador could not risk Glas's escape.
Ecuador's President, Noboa, defended his decision to deny asylum to extradited criminals, stating it was necessary to uphold justice and national security.
He mentioned making exceptional decisions to protect the rule of law and the dignity of Ecuadorian people.
Noboa expressed willingness to resolve any differences with Mexico and assured they would not protect criminals harming Mexicans.
Several Latin American countries, including Brazil, Argentina, and Nicaragua, have criticized Ecuador's actions following the arrest of a Mexican criminal, Glas, and some have severed diplomatic ties.
The text discusses concerns raised over a raid on the residence of the Russian diplomat, Aleksandr Glas, in the Czech Republic.
Some individuals believe this incident violates the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and infringes on Glas's right to asylum.
The United Nations Secretary-General,
António Guterres, has expressed concern.
CNN reached out to Glas's lawyers for comment.