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Mexico's Diplomatic Drama: Embassy Raid Leads to Ties Cut with Ecuador

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Mexico takes drastic action after former Ecuadorian Vice President arrested in embassy raid. Latin American governments show support. What led to the suspension of relations? Find out more!

In a shocking turn of events, Mexico has announced the severance of diplomatic ties with Ecuador following a tumultuous incident at the Mexican Embassy in Quito. The rupture came after Ecuadorian police forcefully entered the embassy to arrest former Vice President Jorge Glas, triggering widespread outrage and condemnation against what Mexico deems a violation of international law. The dramatic showdown between the two nations has sparked a wave of solidarity among Latin American governments, rallying behind Mexico in the face of this diplomatic crisis.

The brazen raid at the embassy, where Glas had sought refuge, has not only strained relations between Mexico and Ecuador but also raised questions about the justification and motives behind such a controversial move. Mexico's decisive response to the breach of its diplomatic sanctuary highlights the gravity of the situation and the firm stance taken by President López Obrador's administration. The diplomatic rift underscores the delicate balance of international relations and the repercussions of actions that challenge the sanctity of diplomatic premises.

Amidst the escalating tensions, the symbolism of Ecuador's embassy raid reverberates beyond the immediate conflict, signaling broader implications for diplomatic norms and protocol. The fallout from the embassy incursion serves as a cautionary tale for the international community, emphasizing the need for adherence to established diplomatic conventions and the consequences of disregarding diplomatic immunity. As Mexico and Ecuador navigate the aftermath of this unprecedented event, the repercussions are likely to reverberate throughout the region, shaping the future of their bilateral relations.

In a twist of fate, the confrontation at the Mexican Embassy in Quito not only raises concerns about diplomatic decorum but also underscores the complexities of international diplomacy in an increasingly interconnected world. As Mexico takes a stand against what it perceives as a breach of diplomatic norms, the fallout from this high-profile incident serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of diplomatic relations and the intricacies of diplomatic immunity in the modern era.

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'Outrage against international law': Mexico breaks diplomatic ties ... (CNN)

Mexico has announced that it is breaking diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police raided its embassy in Quito to arrest former Ecuadorian Vice President ...

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Mexico's president says country will break diplomatic ties with Ecuador (CBS News)

Police broke into the Mexican Embassy to arrest a former vice president who had sought political asylum there after being indicted on corruption charges.

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Latin American governments rally around Mexico after embassy raid ... (Reuters Africa)

The seizure Ecuador's former vice president, who was detained on graft charges, triggered a suspension of relations with Quito by Mexico, with the ...

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Mexico suspends ties with Ecuador after police raid embassy (Aljazeera.com)

Ecuador police storm Mexico's embassy in Quito to arrest former vice president Jorge Glas.

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Explainer: Why did Ecuador raid Mexico's Quito embassy? (Reuters.com)

Mexico abruptly suspended bilateral relations with Ecuador in an escalating diplomatic dispute, after Ecuador's police forced their way into Mexico's Quito ...

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Why Mexico Is Breaking Diplomatic Ties With Ecuador (TIME)

Mexico ended diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police broke into the Mexican Embassy on Friday to arrest an ex Ecuadorian vice president.

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Mexico's president says his country is breaking diplomatic ties with ... (NBC News)

Mexico is breaking off diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police broke into the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest a former Ecuadorian vice president who ...

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México rompe relaciones con Ecuador tras el operativo policial en ... (BBC Mundo)

Un grupo de policías ecuatorianos irrumpió la noche del viernes en la embajada de México en Quito y capturó al exvicepresidente Jorge Glas.

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México rompe lazos diplomáticos con Ecuador tras incursión policial ... (WPLG Local 10)

Un vehculo militar transporta al exvicepresidente ecuatoriano Jorge Glas desde el centro de detencin a donde fue llevado despus de que la polica irrumpi en ...

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¿Quién es Jorge Glas, exvicepresidente de Ecuador detenido en la ... (The New York Times)

El exvicepresidente ecuatoriano fue condenado a prisión por soborno en dos casos distintos. Había huido a la embajada de México en Quito tras enfrentarse a ...

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Mexico breaks diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police storm its ... (ABC News)

A former Ecuadorian vice president arrested after an unusual raid at an embassy in the South American country is on his way to a detention facility after ...

Events at the Embassy of Mexico in Ecuador - United States ... (Department of State)

The United States condemns any violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, and takes very seriously the obligation of host countries under ...

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México - Ecuador: "La irrupción con fuerzas uniformadas en una ... (BBC Mundo)

Cuando la policía de Ecuador entró a la embajada de México el viernes por la noche para arrestar al exvicepresidente Jorge Glas, desafió una regla que ...

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Puntos clave en el allanamiento de la embajada de México en ... (Voz de América)

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Última hora de México tras romper relaciones con Ecuador, en vivo ... (CNN)

La Policía de Ecuador capturó en la noche del viernes al exvicepresidente Jorge Glas, quien se encontraba asilado en la embajada de México en Quito, ...

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Ecuador and Mexico: Why is the embassy raid such a big deal? (The Associated Press)

On Friday night, diplomatic relations between Mexico and Ecuador dramatically imploded after Ecuadorian police burst into Mexico's embassy in Quito and ...

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Ecuador justifica la irrupción en la Embajada de México aludiendo ... (FRANCE 24)

El Gobierno de Ecuador aseguró este 5 de abril que conocía sobre el riesgo de fuga inminente del ex vicepresidente Jorge Glas, condenado por la Justicia del ...

Latin American countries condemn Ecuador raid on Mexico embassy (Aljazeera.com)

Nicaragua joins Mexico in severing ties with Quito, while Brazil said the embassy raid is a clear violation of law.

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Ecuador: «Lo que ha hecho Noboa es extremadamente grave», una ... (Le Grand Continent)

La policía ecuatoriana entró en el recinto de la embajada de México en Quito para detener al ex presidente Jorge Glas, que se había refugiado allí.

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Mexico breaks diplomatic ties with Ecuador after embassy raid (The Associated Press)

Ecuadorian police officers forcibly broke into the Mexican embassy in Quito, detaining former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas.

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International leaders condemn Ecuador after police break into the ... (ABC News)

International leaders have condemned Ecuador after police in the country's capital broke into the Mexican Embassy on Friday to arrest a former vice ...

In Ecuador, gov't sees mining as the future. But communities are ... (Aljazeera.com)

Ecuador sees mining as a 'crucial driver' of the economy, providing jobs and incomes, but locals disagree.

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Última hora de México tras romper relaciones con Ecuador, en vivo ... (CNN)

El personal diplomático que estaba acreditado en la Embajada de México en Quito regresará junto a sus familias a territorio mexicano este domingo, luego de ...

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Líderes internacionales condenan el asalto policial de Ecuador a la ... (Los Angeles Times)

Líderes internacionales condenaron a Ecuador después de que la policía en la capital del país se abriera paso a la embajada mexicana para detener a un ex ...

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Mexico severs diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police storm its ... (The Washington Post)

Mexico's government has severed diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police broke into the Mexican Embassy to arrest a former Ecuadorian vice president.

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Ecuador faces outrage after storming Mexican embassy to arrest ... (CNN)

Ecuador is facing outrage after storming the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, who had been seeking asylum ...

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UN chief joins condemnation of Ecuadorian raid on Mexican embassy (The Guardian)

António Guterres voices 'alarm' as Latin American governments sharply criticise Quito's move to arrest former vice-president.

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Líderes internacionales condenan el asalto policial de Ecuador a la ... (WPLG Local 10)

Líderes internacionales condenaron a Ecuador después de que la policía en la capital del país se abriera paso a la embajada mexicana para detener a un ex ...

Mexico withdraws diplomats from its embassy in Ecuador after raid (Aljazeera.com)

Ecuador's raid on the Mexican embassy to arrest ex-Vice President Jorge Glas has severed ties between the two countries.

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International leaders condemn Ecuador after police break into the ... (The Associated Press)

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The global condemnation of Ecuador's government for its decision to break into the Mexican Embassy snowballed Sunday with more ...

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Ecuador condemned over late-night raid on Mexico's embassy in Quito (Financial Times)

Noboa government's detention of a former vice-president being sheltered in diplomatic mission arouses global ire.

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Ecuador's police raid on Mexican Embassy in Quito condemned by ... (NOVA Next)

International leaders have condemned Ecuador after police in the country's capital broke into the Mexican Embassy to arrest a former vice president who had ...

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Mexico says diplomatic staff leave Ecuador after embassy raid (Voice of America)

Mexico's diplomatic personnel were leaving Ecuador on Sunday, its foreign minister said, as the two countries severed ties after Quito's security forces ...

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Mexico welcomes home Ecuador embassy staff after armed raid (Reuters.com)

Mexico welcomed the return of its Ecuador embassy personnel on Sunday, two days after police raided the facility in an act that triggered an abrupt ...

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México - Ecuador: 5 claves para entender la crisis diplomática entre ... (BBC Mundo)

Soldados ecuatorianos haciendo guardia frente a la embajada de México, poco antes de la operación policial en la que lograron sacar al expresidente Glas de ...

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