US Edition
Cuba shuts its Quito embassy as Ecuador expels its diplomats
Ecuador expelled Cuban diplomats under international law amid regional tensions, leading Cuba to close its Quito embassy after a 48-hour deadline, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Ecuador's government declared Basilio Antonio Gutiérrez, Cuban ambassador, 'persona non grata' and gave the Cuban diplomatic mission 48 hours to leave, which expired Friday when they departed Quito.
- Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the expulsions comply with international law and align with U.S. pressure and tensions after the Jan. 3 capture of Nicolás Maduro, former Venezuelan President.
- A man on the roof of the Cuban Embassy was seen burning papers, and the Cuban flag was removed before departure, witnessed by The Associated Press and posted by President Noboa.
- Cuba's Foreign Ministry said its embassy in Quito is ceasing all functions and regretted 'the unilateral and unfriendly action' amid tensions before Trump meets Noboa in Florida.
- The expulsions align with increased U.S. pressure on countries selling oil to Cuba and regional tensions after the Jan. 3 capture of Nicolás Maduro, days before regional leaders meet in Florida.
18 Articles
18 Articles
The Government of Ecuador recently declared “persona non grata” to the entire diplomatic, consular and administrative staff of the Caribbean island.
Associated Press News
Cuba shuts its Quito embassy as Ecuador expels its diplomats
Cuba is shutting down its embassy in Ecuador after Ecuador and ordered its diplomats out. On Friday, Cuba said its mission in Quito has stopped all work after a 48-hour deadline ended.
In a new escalation of diplomatic tensions in the region, Ecuador expelled the ambassador and staff of the Cuban Embassy in Quito, aligning themselves with the policy of maximum pressure promoted by the Donald Trump administration against Havana, in a context where several Latin American countries have cancelled their cooperation agreements with the island Text: Gabriela Ruiz Agila Photos: Brigade of Solidarity with Cuba Ec ECUADOR.
News and videos of the latest news in Cuba and the world: politics, economy, solidarity, blockade, revolution
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
