Mexico rejects diplomatic ties with Ecuador amid election controversy

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that Mexico will not restore diplomatic relations with Ecuador as long as President Daniel Noboa remains in office, citing both the controversial April 2024 raid by Ecuadorian police on the Mexican embassy in Quito and doubts over the legitimacy of Noboa's recent re-election. The embassy raid, which resulted in the removal of former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas—who had been granted asylum by Mexico—was condemned by Mexico as a violation of international law and diplomatic norms. Ecuador justified the raid by arguing that asylum should not be granted to individuals facing criminal charges. Sheinbaum, who supported Noboa's opponent Luisa González in the election, questioned the fairness of the electoral process and echoed concerns raised by international observers and other regional leaders. The diplomatic standoff is thus rooted in both the embassy incident and ongoing disputes over the integrity of Ecuador's political process. Mexico maintains that there are no conditions for resuming relations while Noboa remains in power.