Ecuador’s raid of Mexico’s embassy shows how foreign policy is often driven by personal politics, not national interest.
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Could Ecuador’s Diplomatic Spat With Mexico Be a Boon for Noboa?
Analysts believe that President Daniel Noboa’s re-election hopes are what motivated the arrest of an Ecuadorean politician taking refuge at the Mexican Embassy.
Who Is Jorge Glas, an Ecuadorean Politician Arrested at Mexico’s Embassy?
A former vice president of Ecuador, Jorge Glas had been convicted of bribery in two separate cases. He had fled to the Mexican Embassy in Quito after facing more embezzlement charges.
Mexico Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Ecuador After Jorge Glas Arrest
Jorge Glas, a former vice president, had taken refuge at the Mexican Embassy in Ecuador’s capital. Mexico’s president called his arrest a violation of international law.
Friday Briefing: Sam Bankman-Fried Gets 25 Years
Plus, three video game adventures for the weekend.
A Mexican Drug Cartel Targets Retirees and Their Timeshares
One of Mexico’s most violent criminal groups, Jalisco New Generation, runs call centers that offer to buy retirees’ vacation properties. Then, it empties its victims’ bank accounts.
Mexican Officers Shoot and Kill Student From Rural Teachers College
The 23-year-old victim was enrolled at the same school that 43 students attended before they were abducted in 2014.
How a ‘Body Farm’ Might Help Tackle Fentanyl Abuse
The U.S. government brought Mexican coroners to America to learn how to detect fatal overdoses, hoping to show that fentanyl kills in Mexico, too.
Claudia Sheinbaum Is Turning Mexico’s Presidential Election Into a Blowout
Claudia Sheinbaum, a protégée of Mexico’s current president, holds a commanding lead in the polls. But to many in Mexico, she is still an enigma.
Canada Restores Visa Requirement for Mexican Visitors
The immigration minister said Mexico had not done enough to address the surge of asylum seekers arriving in Canada.