State Obligation vs Countermeasure: An Analysis of the Jorge Glas Case

On 5 April 2024 there was a forced entry by Ecuadorian armed police and military units at the Mexican embassy located in Quito to safely secure Jorge Glas, the former vice president of Ecuador. This was due to an official letter sent by the Mexican government urging Ecuador to immediately establish a safe route to Mexico for Mr. Glas. What Mexico did was an act that was not in accordance with international law practices, which made Ecuador dare to enter the Mexican embassy. On the other hand, Ecuador's actions are also unjustified on the grounds of disrespecting the diplomatic buildings.

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