Ecuador says ICE agent attempted to enter its Minneapolis consulate
Ecuador has accused a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent of trying to enter its consulate in Minneapolis without permission. The incident reportedly took place on Thursday morning at the Ecuadorian consulate located on South 8th Street.
According to Ecuadorian officials, the ICE agent attempted to enter the consulate under the pretext of serving a notice related to immigration matters. However, the agent was denied entry as he did not have the required authorization to access the diplomatic mission.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador has strongly condemned the actions of the ICE agent, describing the incident as a violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The ministry has called on the U.S. government to provide an explanation for the agent’s unauthorized attempt to enter the consulate.
On the other hand, ICE has not yet commented on the allegations made by Ecuador. The motive behind the agent’s visit to the consulate remains unclear, as ICE has not provided any official statement regarding the incident.
The attempted entry of the ICE agent into the Ecuadorian consulate has raised concerns about respect for diplomatic norms and international conventions. The situation may escalate further depending on the response of the U.S. authorities to Ecuador’s accusations.
Sources Analysis:
Ecuadorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility – The ministry is directly involved in the incident and has a clear interest in protecting its diplomatic premises and asserting its rights under international law.
ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) – As a law enforcement agency, ICE may have been carrying out official duties related to immigration enforcement. However, its motives and intentions in this specific incident are unknown.
Fact Check:
The fact that Ecuador accused an ICE agent of attempting to enter its consulate in Minneapolis is a verified fact as reported by multiple reliable sources.
The details of the ICE agent’s motive for trying to enter the consulate are unconfirmed as there has been no official statement from ICE addressing the incident.
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