"Diplomatic Tensions Escalate: Ecuadorian Police Enter Mexican Embassy in Quito"

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Source: The Associated Press
"Diplomatic Tensions Escalate: Ecuadorian Police Enter Mexican Embassy in Quito"
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Mexico's president announced the severance of diplomatic ties with Ecuador after Ecuadorian police forcibly entered the Mexican embassy in Quito and detained former Vice President Jorge Glas, who was seeking asylum. The raid occurred after Mexico granted Glas political asylum, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The Mexican president condemned the act as a violation of international law and sovereignty, while Ecuador defended its actions, leading to a potential wedge between the governments.

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