Embassy Raid in Ecuador Sparks Latin American Outrage: Mexico Suspends Ties
Quito, Ecuador – Latin American governments, led by Brazil and Mexico, have condemned the arrest of Ecuador’s former vice president, Jorge Glas, who was taken into custody on corruption charges after seeking refuge at the Mexican embassy. The controversial move by Ecuadorian authorities to raid the embassy and detain Glas prompted a swift response from Mexico, resulting in the suspension of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Governments across the region expressed solidarity with Mexico, …