Summary
U.S. immigration agents attempted to enter the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis but were stopped by consulate staff. Ecuador's government labeled it an "attempted incursion" and protested to the U.S. Embassy. International law protects consulates from such unauthorized entry.
Key Facts
- U.S. immigration agents tried to enter the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis.
- Consulate staff stopped the agents and used emergency protocols to protect Ecuadorian citizens inside.
- Ecuador's Foreign Ministry called the incident an "attempted incursion".
- Ecuador filed a protest with the U.S. Embassy, asking for assurances against future incidents.
- The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations protects consulates and requires law enforcement to have permission to enter, except in emergencies.
- Videos on social media show the consulate staff denying entry to the agents.
- The U.S. has ratified the Vienna Convention, which applies international legal protections to consulates.
