[キト ６日 ロイター] – After Ecuadorian police forcefully stormed the Mexican embassy in the capital Quito on the night of the 5th and arrested former Vice President Glass, who was staying at the embassy, Latin American countries expressed their support for Mexico on the 6th. It was announced in
Glass was convicted of corruption and had been staying at the Mexican embassy since December last year seeking political asylum. The Mexican government granted him asylum on the 5th. Mexican President López Obrador has suspended diplomatic relations with Ecuador, calling Gras’s arrest an “authoritarian” act and a violation of Mexico’s sovereignty.See more
After Ecuador’s police force forced their way into the Mexican embassy in the capital Quito on the night of the 5th and arrested former Vice President Glass, who was staying at the embassy, Latin American countries expressed their support for Mexico on the 6th. expressed. Mexican Foreign Minister Bárcena meets with embassy staff after they return to Japan. Photographed in Mexico City on April 7, 2024 (Reuters/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha)
Latin American countries, from left-wing Brazil and Colombia to right-wing Argentina and Uruguay, condemned Glass’s arrest across political lines. Brazil expressed solidarity with Mexico over what it called a “clear violation” of international norms prohibiting storming foreign embassies.
U.S. State Department spokesman John Miller also condemned the violation of the treaty protecting diplomatic missions, adding: “We encourage both countries to resolve their differences under international norms.”
Ecuador maintains that Mr. Glass’ asylum protection is illegal because he has been convicted of corruption. However, under international law, embassies are considered to be the territory of a country’s sovereignty.
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