Summary
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent tried to enter the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis, but was not allowed inside by consulate staff. In response, Ecuador's foreign minister issued a formal complaint to prevent such incidents from happening in other U.S. consular offices.
Key Facts
- An ICE agent attempted to enter the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis.
- Consulate staff denied entry to the ICE agent.
- Ecuador activated emergency protocols following the incident.
- Ecuador's foreign minister lodged a formal protest against the intrusion.
- The incident was caught on video, according to the Ecuadorian government.
- Ecuador seeks to prevent similar attempts at its other U.S. consular offices.
