Overview

• Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released footage of Ecuador police storming its embassy in Quito, denouncing the action as a violation of international law.
• The raid led to the arrest of former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, who was seeking refuge in the embassy following corruption charges.
• Mexico officially severed diplomatic relations with Ecuador, recalling its diplomatic staff and planning to take the matter to international courts.
• International condemnation has followed the raid, with calls for Ecuador to respect the inviolability of diplomatic missions.
• Former Vice President Jorge Glas was hospitalized after refusing to eat, following his arrest and return to prison.