Diplomatic Showdown: Mexico vs. Ecuador at U.N. Court Over Embassy Raid

Diplomatic Showdown: Mexico vs. Ecuador at U.N. Court Over Embassy Raid

Certainly! Here is a revised version of the content:

In The Hague, Netherlands (AP) — Mexico is bringing Ecuador before the top U.N. court on Tuesday, alleging the nation violated international law by raiding the Mexican Embassy in Quito to arrest a former vice president recently granted asylum by Mexico.

The raid on April 5, following Mexico's asylum offer to former Vice President Jorge Glas, escalated tensions between the two countries. Glas, a convicted criminal and fugitive, had sought refuge at the embassy in December. Leaders across Latin America criticized the raid as a clear breach of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

Ecuador contended that it sought Glas for corruption convictions, not political motives. Ecuador further argued that Mexico's asylum for a convicted criminal itself violated the Vienna Convention.

The International Court of Justice held two mornings of preliminary hearings focusing on Mexico’s request for interim orders, called provisional measures, while the case progresses — a process expected to last months. Among the measures sought by Mexico are orders for Ecuador to ensure full protection and security of diplomatic premises and to prevent further intrusions. Mexico also requested permission to clear its diplomatic premises and its diplomats' homes in Ecuador.

In its April 11 filing, Mexico also sought reparation and requested Ecuador's suspension from the United Nations.

On Monday, Ecuador filed its own case at the International Court of Justice, accusing Mexico of using its embassy to shield Glas from Ecuador's criminal law. Ecuador argued that Mexico's actions constituted a blatant misuse of diplomatic mission premises.

Ecuador requested the court to rule that Mexico's actions breached several international conventions. A hearing date for Ecuador's case was not immediately set.

Post a Comment

Previous Post Next Post