Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday said Mexico would not renew diplomatic relations with Ecuador as long as Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa remains in office.
The rift is reportedly a result of Ecuador’s raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito in April of 2024, after which Mexico recalled its diplomats from the South American country.
Ex-Ecuadorean Vice President Jorge Glas, accused of graft, is said to have been living in the Mexican embassy since December of 2023 and received diplomatic asylum shortly before Ecuadorean police invaded the embassy and whisked him into custody.
At that time, Ecuador reportedly contended that the asylum offer was illegal, because under international law, people facing charges should not be granted asylum.
Recall that incumbent Noboa won a presidential runoff by a wider-than-expected margin on April 13.
The Mexican leader had publicly supported Noboa’s opponent Luisa Gonzalez, who called for a recount.
However, her request was denied by election monitors.
Mexico won’t renew diplomatic relations with Ecuador – President Sheinbaum
