Rafael Correa, the former president of Ecuador, publicly denounced the revocation of residency for Fernando Casado, a Spanish university professor and advisor to Luisa González, who previously ran for president under the Citizen Revolution movement. Correa asserted that this revocation was carried out through a 'secret' order from the Ministry of the Interior, citing security reasons. Casado holds dual citizenship of Spain and Venezuela due to his marriage to a Venezuelan citizen.

Correa criticized the move as indicative of a loss of legal security in Ecuador, suggesting that the country is experiencing dictatorial governance. He expressed his outrage over the action taken against Casado, portraying it as a suppression of academic freedom and an attack on those who wish to serve the public interest with their professional expertise.

In response, members of the Citizen Revolution movement, including assembly member Roque Ordóñez, showed solidarity with Casado. Ordóñez highlighted that Casado’s 'only sin' was to apply his knowledge for the betterment of the Ecuadorian people. The incident reflects broader concerns around academic freedom and political suppression within Ecuador, especially concerning the treatment of foreign nationals who engage in political discourse or activism within the country.