"Ecuador's Controversial Raid on Mexican Embassy Sparks International Condemnation"

International leaders condemn Ecuador after police raid the Mexican Embassy in Quito to arrest former vice president Jorge Glas, who had been granted political asylum. Mexico breaks diplomatic relations with Ecuador, and the move will be challenged at the World Court in The Hague. The raid is widely condemned as a violation of international law, with calls for respect for diplomatic premises and inviolability. Glas, taken to prison, is facing investigation over alleged irregularities during his management of earthquake reconstruction efforts and has been convicted on bribery and corruption charges in other cases. The incident has escalated tensions between Mexico and Ecuador, with concerns raised about the safety of Glas in custody and the political motivations behind the decision to send police to the embassy.
- Ecuador’s police raid on Mexican Embassy in Quito condemned by world leaders PBS NewsHour
- Ecuador faces outrage after storming Mexican embassy to arrest former VP CNN
- Could Ecuador’s Diplomatic Spat With Mexico Be a Boon for Noboa? The New York Times
- Jorge Glas, former Ecuadorian VP, has long faced corruption accusations The Associated Press
- Explainer: Why did Ecuador raid Mexico's Quito embassy? Reuters Canada
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