[1] In August 1984, Neira was appointed Minister of Industry, a position he held for 33 months, when a scandal involving the Ecuahospital ended the government.
[1] In the aftermath, Neira moved to Miami, Florida, to avoid an arrest warrant.
[1] He lived in the United States for three years until he was acquitted of all corruption charges by the Supreme Court of Ecuador.
[1] Neira joined the Social Christian Party (PSC) in 1993 and returned to politics.
[1][2][3] Neira picked Álvaro Pérez Intriago, a former Mayor of Quito, as his running mate of Vice President.