Summary
Ecuador's government reported that a U.S. immigration agent tried to enter its consulate in Minneapolis but was stopped by consular staff. Ecuador has filed a complaint with the U.S., citing the incident violated international agreements that protect consulate spaces.
Key Facts
- A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent attempted to enter the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis.
- Consular officials stopped the agent to protect Ecuadorians inside the building.
- Ecuador's foreign ministry stated the attempt violated the 1963 Vienna Convention, which makes consulate premises off-limits without consent.
- Ecuador filed a formal complaint with the U.S. embassy in Quito after the incident.
- The issue marks a rare disagreement between Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa and President Trump’s administration.
- The incident occurred amid tensions in Minneapolis following recent protests and a fatal shooting by border agents.
- President Trump has announced plans to reduce immigration operations in Minnesota.
