Sheinbaum says Mexico will not renew diplomatic relations with Ecuador following Noboa’s reelection

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that Mexico would not renew diplomatic relations with Ecuador as long as Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa remains in office.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum

The rift is a result of Ecuador’s raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito in April of 2024, after which Mexico recalled its diplomats from the South American country.

Former Ecuadorean Vice President Jorge Glas, accused of corruption, had been living in the Mexican embassy since December of 2023 and received diplomatic asylum shortly before Ecuadorean police stormed the embassy and took him into custody.

Ecuador at the time contended the asylum offer was illegal, because under international law, people facing criminal charges should not be granted asylum.

Incumbent Noboa won a presidential runoff by a wider-than-expected margin on April 13.

Sheinbaum had publicly backed Noboa’s opponent Luisa Gonzalez, who called for a recount. Her request was denied by election monitors.

Sheinbaum’s office said she was “concerned about irregularities” in Sunday’s election and was waiting to hear reports from international election observers. Later Wednesday, three observer teams said they found no evidence of fraud in the election.
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Credit: Reuters