[iamdave]

I severely doubt it'd go so far as execution, sudden disappearance into a political black hole never to be heard from again? More likely.

[johnny22]

then what exactly are they waiting for. He's not likely to get any lower profile until past the time anybody cares (including the government)

[iamdave]

What's your proposition? Fly to Ecquador, kick in the embassy doors and abduct a man seeking asylum?

It'd make for one heck of a news day, but I don't think it's that easy.