Mexico accuses Ecuador of violating international law

SOURCE npr.org
Mexico accuses Ecuador of violating international law by storming the Mexican Embassy in Quito to arrest former Vice President Jorge Glas, who had been granted asylum. Both countries have filed cases at the International Court of Justice against each other.

Key Points

  • Mexico accuses Ecuador of violating international law by storming the Mexican Embassy in Quito
  • Ecuador argues that Mexico granting asylum to a convicted criminal was a violation of the Vienna Convention
  • Both countries have filed cases at the International Court of Justice against each other

Pros

  • Mexico is taking legal action to protect diplomatic norms and international law
  • Highlighting the importance of upholding the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

Cons

  • Escalation of tensions between Mexico and Ecuador
  • Potential strain on diplomatic relations between the two countries