Harsh reaction from Meksika to Ekvador: "They invaded our embassy"

Meksika Minister of Foreign Affairs Roberto Velasco stated sternly that no channel of communication is possible following Ekvador's raid on Meksika's embassy in Quito. Velasco criticized Ekvador by describing the actions of President Daniel Noboa's government as a very serious diplomatic violation. The Meksika government argues that this incident constitutes a clear violation of the Vienna Convention and the fundamental principles of international diplomacy. This incident caused the already tense bilateral relations to reach the point of complete rupture. This diplomatic crisis between the two Latin America countries does not escape the attention of the international community either.

At the background of the crisis lies the forced entry of Ekvador security forces into Meksika's diplomatic mission in Quito. It is reported that during this raid, various assaults were recorded against Meksikalı diplomatic personnel, and a person who had previously been granted legal political asylum by the Meksika government was detained. Meksika authorities repeatedly emphasize that the person in question was legally granted asylum and, therefore, the detention process is illegal. Velasco stated that the violation of the embassy building's immunity in this manner is an unacceptable situation. These developments led to the outbreak of a crisis rarely seen in the history of regional diplomacy.

This crisis, which has also resonated in regional and international platforms, was brought to the agenda of the Organization of American States (OEA). The Meksika Minister of Foreign Affairs reminded that the majority of the countries in the region support their country's actions and agree that Ekvador violated international law. Regarding the future of bilateral relations, Velasco used a very clear language, stating that under the current conditions, the re-establishment of diplomatic ties does not seem possible短期内. It is emphasized that the current conditions are in no way favorable for initiating any dialogue or negotiation process. Meksika states that this disrespect will not go uncompensated and absolutely refuses to sit at the table with Ekvador in the short term.

This crisis, which has also become complex with its legal dimension, witnessed the opening of two separate case files at the International Court of Justice (CIJ). The first of the cases was filed by Meksika, citing the raid on the embassy building as the reason, and it is claimed that diplomatic immunity was violated. Ekvador filed the second lawsuit, arguing that Meksika's process of granting political asylum is contrary to international law. Both sides have submitted their international legal arguments to the court to justify themselves. The decision to be made by the court during the hearing process of the cases carries a quality that will set a precedent on issues such as diplomatic asylum and embassy immunity.

The trial process at the International Court of Justice, however, is still progressing at an initial stage. The Meksika Minister of Foreign Affairs announced that their country's first round of legal arguments was completed in ocak and that the next important hearing is expected to take place in ağustos of this year. Ekvador and Meksika are conducting an intensive legal preparation process to defend their own theses until the court's final decision. Minister Velasco stated that they have a strong belief that the international judicial organ will rule in favor of Meksika regarding the violation of diplomatic rules. Experts note that such diplomatic crises can take years in international courts, but that this incident has already caused deep wounds in regional relations.