Summary
An ICE agent tried to enter Ecuador's consulate in Minneapolis without permission. Ecuador's Foreign Ministry stopped the agent and sent a protest to the U.S. Embassy in Ecuador.
Key Facts
- An ICE agent attempted to forcibly enter Ecuador's consulate in Minneapolis.
- Consular staff prevented the agent from entering and activated emergency procedures.
- Ecuador's Foreign Ministry filed a protest with the U.S. Embassy in Ecuador.
- Consulates and embassies are generally protected by international law, requiring permission for entry by outside agents.
- Tensions in Minnesota are high due to recent incidents involving federal agents and local residents.
- The Department of Homeland Security and ICE have not provided a comment regarding the incident.
- President Trump is signaling efforts to tone down ICE activities in Minneapolis.
