"Diplomatic Spat Between Ecuador and Mexico Sparks Concerns Over Consequences for Citizens"

Ecuador's arrest of a politician taking refuge at the Mexican Embassy has strained relations between the two countries, but it may benefit President Daniel Noboa politically as he faces re-election next year. The arrest of former vice president Jorge Glas, who had been living at the embassy, and Mexico's subsequent grant of asylum have escalated tensions. Noboa's hardline approach to tackling violence and corruption in Ecuador aligns with his efforts to restore law and order, crucial for his re-election prospects.