Ecuador faces outrage after storming Mexican embassy to arrest former VP | CNN
Ecuador raids Mexican embassy causing diplomatic fallout.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Ecuador caused uproar by raiding the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest former Vice President Jorge Glas, who was seeking asylum there. Mexico plans to take Ecuador to the International Court of Justice over the incident, leading to Mexico severing diplomatic ties with Ecuador. Various Latin American leaders criticized Ecuador for violating diplomatic norms, with countries like Mexico and Nicaragua cutting off diplomatic relations with Ecuador. The arrest stemmed from corruption charges against Glas, with Ecuador defending the raid as necessary to prevent his escape. The situation has led to heightened tensions and international condemnation in the region.