QUITO, Ecuador, May 8 (UPI) -- Former Ecuadorian President Lucio Gutierrez has decided to file an appeal to the Organization of American States regarding his dismissal.
Gutierrez was removed from office last month by lawmakers accusing him of corruption and abuse of power. The ex-president received asylum in neighboring Brazil, though the conditions of his stay stipulate that he not make any statements regarding Ecuador.
Gutierrez is reportedly preparing a report to send to the OAS reported to petition for an investigations into the events surrounding his removal from power, ETV Telerama reported. He insists his removal from office was unconstitutional.
Meanwhile, Gutierrez's wife and youngest daughter have decided to renounce their asylum. They are reportedly preparing to return to Ecuador.
Three Ecuadorian presidents have been forced from office since 1997.
