An Ecuadorian court ordered the arrest of former president Rafael Correa on charges of the alleged kidnapping of a political opponent in 20-12.
Former lawmaker Fernando Balda accused the then-president of masterminding his brief kidnapping, allegations Correa has denied.
Judge Daniella Camacho said she has alerted Interpol in an effort to have Mr Correa extradited from Belgium, where he currently lives with his wife.