Venezuela has ordered the closure of its embassy in Ecuador and its consulates in Quito and Guayaquil following a raid on the Mexican Embassy in Quito, prompting diplomatic personnel to return to Venezuela. The raid led to the arrest of a former Ecuadorian vice president who had sought asylum at the Mexican Embassy, causing tensions between Mexico and Ecuador. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expressed solidarity with Mexico and criticized the raid as an act of barbarism, while also calling for the restoration of international law in Ecuador.
An Ecuadorian tribunal has declared the arrest of former Vice President Jorge Glas inside Mexico's embassy in Quito as illegal and arbitrary, but upheld his ongoing imprisonment due to prior convictions. His defense team plans to appeal the ruling, arguing for his freedom. The arrest had sparked international tensions, leading to a spat between Mexico and Ecuador, with Mexico filing a complaint with the International Court of Justice.
Mexico has appealed to the International Court of Justice to expel Ecuador from the United Nations after a police raid on its embassy in Quito led to the capture of former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, who had sought refuge there. Mexico argues that Ecuador's actions violated international law and is calling for Ecuador's suspension from the UN until it issues a public apology. The incident has led to severed diplomatic ties between the two countries and sparked international concern over the violation of diplomatic norms and the treatment of asylees.
Former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas has begun a hunger strike in prison after being arrested following a controversial raid at Mexico's embassy in Quito, where he sought political asylum. The raid has sparked international condemnation, with the Organization of American States approving a resolution condemning Ecuador's actions. Ecuador's Permanent Representative to the OAS defended the raid, arguing that Mexico violated the Vienna Convention by granting asylum to Glas, who is accused of embezzling government funds and is seen by his team as a victim of political persecution.
Ecuador's recent raid of the Mexican Embassy to arrest a former vice president accused of corruption has sparked controversy and strained relations between the two countries. President Daniel Noboa defended the move as a response to the country's security crisis, but critics argue that it was driven by personal political motives, as Noboa seeks to appear tough on crime ahead of a national referendum and potential re-election. The incident highlights how foreign policy in Latin America can be influenced by personal politics rather than national interest.
Mexico released security camera footage showing Ecuadorian police raiding its embassy in Quito, pushing a Mexican diplomat to the ground and forcibly removing Ecuador’s former vice president, escalating tensions between the two countries. Mexico broke off diplomatic relations with Ecuador and plans to file a formal complaint with the International Court of Justice, while leaders across Latin America condemned Ecuador’s actions as a violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador condemned the raid on his country's embassy in Quito and released footage showing Ecuadorian security forces forcibly removing the former vice-president, Jorge Glas, from the building. The raid, widely seen as a violation of international law protecting diplomatic installations, drew condemnation from Latin America, Europe, and North America. Mexico's foreign ministry released the footage to denounce Ecuador's actions and vowed to bring the violations to international courts with the support of friendly countries. Ecuador's president defended his decision, citing the need to protect national security.
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa's decision to raid Mexico's embassy to arrest former Vice President Jorge Glas has shocked world leaders, but it has not hurt his popularity with constituents who see him as their action man fighting crime and corruption. Noboa, who inherited a country plagued by widespread corruption and violence fueled by drug cartels, has promised to strengthen law enforcement and labeled criminal groups as terrorist organizations. While the raid has drawn global condemnation, it has earned him praise at home, and he remains popular among Ecuadorians, with more than two-thirds of respondents approving of his presidency.
Mexico welcomed back its embassy personnel from Ecuador after an armed raid by Ecuadorean police and soldiers to arrest former Vice President Jorge Glas, who had sought asylum in the Mexican embassy. The raid led to a diplomatic break and drew global condemnation. Mexico's Foreign Minister criticized Ecuador's "physical aggression" on the embassy and plans to seek further international rebukes for President Daniel Noboa's government. Several countries, including Britain, have condemned Ecuador's incursion into the embassy.
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa defied international rules by sending police to raid the Mexican embassy to arrest a former vice president granted asylum, resulting in Mexico cutting diplomatic ties and condemnation from the US and major Latin American countries, but the move is currently paying off for Noboa at home.
Ecuador faces condemnation after a late-night raid on Mexico's embassy in Quito, prompting Mexico to denounce the violation of international law and demand an explanation. The incident has strained diplomatic relations between the two countries, with Mexico expressing concern over the safety of its diplomatic staff and the sanctity of its embassy premises.
Latin American governments, including Brazil, rallied around Mexico after Ecuador raided its embassy to arrest former vice president Jorge Glas, who had been granted asylum by Mexico. The seizure triggered a suspension of relations between Mexico and Ecuador, with Mexico condemning the incursion as a breach of international law and its sovereignty. Governments across Latin America criticized the arrest, and Mexico plans to appeal to international bodies over the violation of its embassy's immunity. The Organization of American States called for dialogue to resolve the dispute, while Colombia's president emphasized the need to uphold international law. Jorge Glas, convicted of corruption, had sought asylum in Mexico and was detained after being holed up in the embassy since December.
Latin American governments, including Brazil, rallied around Mexico after Ecuador raided the Mexican embassy to arrest former Vice President Jorge Glas, triggering a suspension of relations. Mexico condemned the incursion as authoritarian and a breach of international law, while Ecuador argued asylum protections were illegal due to corruption charges. Governments across Latin America criticized the arrest, with Mexico planning to file a complaint with the International Court of Justice for grave violations of international law. The Organization of American States called for dialogue to resolve the dispute, while Colombian President Gustavo Petro emphasized the need to uphold international law.
Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced the breaking off of diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police raided the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest former Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas, who has sought political asylum there. The arrest, related to corruption charges, has led to a deepening diplomatic rift between the two countries, with Mexico condemning the action as a violation of international law and sovereignty. The incident has resulted in injuries to Mexican diplomats, and Mexico plans to take the case to the International Court of Justice, while Ecuador has declared the Mexican ambassador persona non grata in response to tensions over recent statements made by the Mexican president about Ecuador's last elections.
Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced the breaking off of diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police forcibly entered the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, who had sought asylum there. The raid has led to a deepening diplomatic rift between the two countries, with Mexico condemning the action as a violation of international law and sovereignty. Mexico's secretary of foreign relations stated that the country would take the case to the International Court of Justice to denounce Ecuador's responsibility for the violations.
