CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ordered the closure of his country’s embassy and consulates in Ecuador on Tuesday in solidarity with Mexico in its protest over a raid by Ecuadorian authorities on the Mexican embassy in Quito.
Venezuela also “fully supports” Mexico’s request to have the United Nations suspend Ecuador from the world body, Maduro said during a virtual meeting of the leaders of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa ordered authorities to raid the Mexican diplomatic outpost April 5 to arrest the country’s former Vice President Jorge Glas, a convicted criminal and fugitive who was holed up at the embassy since December. Mexico granted him asylum hours before the raid.
The extraordinarily unusual use of force drew immediate condemnation from governments around the world. Diplomatic premises are considered foreign soil and “inviolable” under the Vienna treatie s.
Independent UN experts urge Yemen’s Houthis to free detained Baha'i followers
Man City vs. Real Madrid could hinge on the fitness of one player. Just ask Vinicius Jr.
Drama featuring cats in Forbidden City to tour nationwide
China's traffic authorities issue passenger vehicle safety reminder
Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle
China reveals cases highlighting ecological security threats
Bank of America's Q1 profits fall 18% on higher expenses, charge
IMF: Outlook for world economy is brighter, though still modest by historical standards
Adams, Reyna, Turner, Ream are US concerns ahead of Copa America
Malta's new president takes office
Pope trip to Luxembourg, Belgium confirmed for September, 2 weeks after challenging Asia visit
Tax Day shows stark divide between Biden and Trump