Mexico has announced the severing of diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police forcibly entered the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest former Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas, who has sought political asylum there. Glas, who is facing corruption charges, has been residing in the embassy since December. The incident has further strained relations between the two countries.
QUITO, Ecuador — Mexico is breaking off diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police broke into the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest a former Ecuador ian vice president who has sought political asylum there after being indicted on corruption.
Glas, arguably the most wanted man in the country, was convicted on bribery and corruption charges. Ecuadorian authorities are still investigating more allegations against him. “This is not possible, it cannot be, this is crazy,” said Roberto Canseco, head of the Mexican consular section in the capital, Quito, told local press while standing outside the embassy. “I am very worried because they could kill him. There is no basis to do this, this is totally outside the norm.”
López Obrador fired back calling Glas' detention an “authoritarian act” and “a flagrant violation of international law and the sovereignty of Mexico."
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