Mexico Demands Ecuador Acknowledge Embassy Invasion for Diplomatic Ties

Mexico's government has laid out strict conditions for restoring diplomatic relations with Ecuador, which were severed in April 2024 after Ecuadorian forces stormed the Mexican embassy in Quito. President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on July 7, 2026, that Ecuador must offer a formal “desagravio” (reparation) and recognize the invasion of the embassy and the asylum granted to former Vice President Jorge Glas.

Key Conditions

• Recognition of wrongdoing: Ecuador must publicly acknowledge the illegal incursion into the Mexican embassy and the capture of Glas, who had been granted political asylum. Source: excelsiormx
• Reparation for injuries: A “desagravio” is required, addressing the diplomatic breach and the assault on Mexican personnel. Source: mileniomx

No Current Communication

Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco confirmed that there is no channel of communication with Ecuador, emphasizing that Ecuador committed a grave violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Source: mileniomx Infobae reports that no formal request to reestablish ties has been received from Ecuador. Source: infobae

International Legal Proceedings

Both countries have filed cases at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Mexico's case argues the embassy invasion was illegal; Ecuador's case challenges the asylum grant. The first phase of arguments concluded in January 2026, with the next round scheduled for August. Source: mileniomx