Mexico Demands UN Expel Ecuador Following Embassy Raid
Mexico has escalated its diplomatic conflict with Ecuador by requesting the UN to suspend Ecuador's membership over the raid on its embassy in Quito.
- Mexico is seeking the expulsion of Ecuador from the United Nations, citing a violation of international law during the raid on its embassy.
- The incident occurred when Ecuadorian authorities arrested former Vice President Jorge Glas, who was under asylum at the Mexican embassy.
- Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador emphasized that the UN should approve the expulsion without veto from the Security Council.
- Ecuador defends its actions, stating the corruption charges against Glas justify the raid despite international outcry.
- The International Court of Justice is handling Mexico's complaint, marking a significant escalation in the diplomatic tensions between the two nations.