International
The OAS wraps Mexico with a resolution that “condemns strongly” the assault on Ecuador
The Organization of American States (OAS) wrapped Mexico on Wednesday and approved a resolution that “energically” condemns the incursion of the Ecuadorian Police into the Mexican embassy in Quito last Friday.
The resolution, presented to the Permanent Council of the OAS by the delegation of Colombia, was approved with the favorable vote of the vast majority of countries and the only vote against Ecuador.
The delegation of Mexico did not appear in session, while El Salvador abstained in the vote.
The resolution resolves to “vehemently condemn the intrusion into the facilities of the Mexican Embassy in Ecuador and the acts of violence exercised against the integrity and dignity of the diplomatic personnel of the mission.”
The document reaffirms “the obligation of all States to ensure respect for the privileges and immunities of diplomatic missions” and calls for respect for the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which establishes that embassies are inviolable.
The events occurred last Friday night, when, by order of the Ecuadorian president, Daniel Noboa, the country’s police broke into the Mexican embassy to arrest Jorge Glas, former vice president of Rafael Correa prosecuted for corruption and who had requested political asylum from Mexico.
The images of the security cameras, which were projected during the OAS session, show how the police pointed weapons and subdued Roberto Canseco, in charge of the diplomatic mission, to the ground while they took Glas.
After that episode, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador broke diplomatic relations with Ecuador, which justifies his actions by accusing Mexico of having violated international asylum treaties by sheltering a person prosecuted for corruption.
The resolution adopted in the OAS also reaffirms “the obligation” that States have to “respect in their entirety” the provisions of the 1954 Diplomatic Asylum Convention and recalls that diplomats are obliged “not to interfere in the internal affairs” of the receiving State.
Likewise, the document urges Ecuador and Mexico to “initiate a dialogue and take immediate action to resolve this serious issue constructively.”
This Wednesday’s session, convened at the request of Colombia and Bolivia, two allied governments of Mexico, is the second of this week after Tuesday’s, which Ecuador convened to justify its actions.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador, Gabriela Sommerfeld, described this Wednesday as “fair” the OAS resolution, which recalled the obligation of States to respect the Diplomatic Asylum Convention of 1954.
“It is a fair resolution, where you can see the non-compliance with the use of diplomatic headquarters as well, so let’s go ahead like Ecuador, we are also going to enforce our version of the facts,” he said.
He added that these are international forums “which are made so that, in a balanced way, through dialogue, in a respectful way, all parties are listened to and resolutions are taken.”
Asked about whether Ecuador is willing to engage in a dialogue with Mexico, the minister reiterated that her country “is always open to strengthening relations with absolutely all countries.”
And, when asked if the country is willing to apologize to Mexico, the head of diplomacy said: “That is not at the discussion table at this moment.”
International
Portuguese Authorities Seize 2.6 Tons of Cocaine Worth More Than $550 Million in Drug Bust
Italian financial police reported Monday that Portuguese authorities intercepted a speedboat carrying more than 2.6 tons of cocaine, with an estimated street value exceeding $550 million.
Four people — two Spanish nationals, one Albanian citizen, and a man from Gibraltar — were arrested in connection with the operation, according to Italian authorities.
The vessel was intercepted off the coast of Lisbon by Portugal’s maritime police following an investigation led by Italian authorities.
Italian financial police estimated that the seized shipment had a street value of approximately 500 million euros ($570 million), making it one of the largest drug seizures reported in the region in recent years.
Portuguese authorities said the interception took place on Thursday, about 90 kilometers (50 nautical miles) southwest of Cape Espichel, during an operation targeting international drug trafficking routes.
International
U.S. and Iran Maintain Ceasefire as Trump Expresses Optimism Over New Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that there are “good chances” of reaching an agreement with Iran, as both sides maintained a ceasefire for the third consecutive day following weeks of escalating hostilities.
Trump expressed optimism about the possibility of resuming diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the conflict, which began in late February and has raised international concerns over its impact on global markets and energy supplies.
The fighting has remained suspended since Saturday, after the United States resumed airstrikes against Iran amid a dispute over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. The renewed military action had previously caused the collapse of an earlier ceasefire agreement.
Asked about the prospects for negotiations aboard Air Force One, Trump said: “I have a lot of patience… We’ll see what happens. I think there are good chances that something could happen.”
The U.S. president also highlighted Washington’s military capabilities, saying: “We have a lot of ammunition,” while adding that he would like to have more resources due to U.S. support for Ukraine.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said Trump was allowing diplomatic efforts more time, explaining that the president was “giving some space to the talks” while maintaining that Washington remains prepared to take action if necessary.
Meanwhile, tensions continue in other areas of the Middle East. Saudi Arabia reported that it intercepted drones launched from Iraq by groups allied with Tehran and urged the Iraqi government to take measures to prevent further attacks.
International
Police Investigate After Remains of Five Newborns Found in French Apartment
French authorities have opened a murder investigation after the discovery of human remains believed to belong to five newborn babies inside an apartment in the historic center of a city, the local prosecutor’s office reported Monday night.
According to prosecutors, a 32-year-old woman had given birth at home on Sunday to a healthy baby before being taken to a hospital for medical care.
The discovery was made after the woman’s 32-year-old partner began searching the residence after reportedly learning, once again and at a late stage, that she had been pregnant.
During the search, the man found what appeared to be human remains and informed the hospital, which then alerted prosecutors.
A forensic doctor determined that the remains likely belonged to five newborn infants. Authorities have not yet established the circumstances or motive behind the case.
Investigators have not been able to interview the mother, who remains hospitalized following the delivery.
Prosecutors also confirmed that the couple has two other children, aged eight and nine years old. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to clarify the events surrounding the discovery.
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