Breaking News: Mexico Cuts Ties with Ecuador After Embassy Incident
Mexico Reacts to Embassy Incident
Following a dramatic turn of events at the Mexican embassy in Quito, Ecuador, Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced the severance of diplomatic ties with Ecuador. This decision came after Ecuadorian police officers forcibly entered the Mexican embassy and detained former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, who was seeking political asylum.
Police Action Sparks Diplomatic Crisis
The police broke into the external doors of the Mexican diplomatic headquarters in Quito, leading to a scuffle inside the embassy. Ecuador’s Presidency issued a statement asserting the country’s sovereignty and commitment to apprehending individuals facing criminal charges.
International Law Violations
López Obrador condemned the detention of Glas as an authoritarian act and a violation of international law, emphasizing Mexico’s sovereignty. Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Relations, Alicia Bárcena, highlighted that the incident resulted in injuries to diplomats and infringed upon the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
Expert Opinions
Experts observing the situation flagged the police action as a clear breach of the Vienna Conventions on Consular Relations, predicting strained relations between Mexico and Ecuador. Roberto Canseco, head of the Mexican consular section in Quito, expressed disbelief at the unfolding events.
Escalating Tensions
The diplomatic rift between the two countries intensified after López Obrador’s remarks on Ecuador’s recent elections, prompting Ecuador to expel the Mexican ambassador. The Mexican embassy in Quito remained under heavy police presence following the incident.
Further Responses Awaited
Statements from Ecuador’s foreign ministry and ministry of the interior were not immediately available. The situation regarding former Vice President Glas remained uncertain, raising concerns about his safety and legal treatment.
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