Diplomatic Tensions: Mexico and Ecuador Clash Over Embassy Raid

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Diplomatic Tensions: Mexico and Ecuador Clash Over Embassy Raid
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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.

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