Overview

• An Ecuadorian court declared the arrest of Jorge Glas inside the Mexican Embassy in Quito as illegal, citing violations of diplomatic norms.
• Glas, previously granted asylum by Mexico, was arrested without the required permissions, sparking international and diplomatic disputes.
• Despite the court's ruling on the illegality of the arrest, Glas continues to be detained and his ongoing imprisonment was upheld by the tribunal.
• Mexico has severed diplomatic ties with Ecuador and filed a complaint with the International Court of Justice, demanding an apology for the embassy raid.
• Glas is currently on a hunger strike in prison, protesting his arrest and conditions, and was recently hospitalized due to health issues.