The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has ruled against Mexico’s request for emergency measures following Ecuador’s raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito. Presiding judge Nawaf Salam stated that Ecuador had already committed to protecting Mexican diplomatic premises and residences, so there was no need for additional court orders.
Mexico had sought emergency measures after the breach of international law during the raid last month. The incident centered on the arrest of Ecuador’s former Vice President Jorge Glas, who had been residing in the Mexican embassy since December. He was taken into custody by Ecuadorean police on April 5, just hours after being granted asylum by Mexico.
The ICJ’s decision reflects their confidence in Ecuador’s pledge to safeguard the Mexican embassy and diplomats’ residences. While Mexico will likely continue to voice their concerns over the breach of international law through diplomatic channels, they have decided not to pursue legal action at this time due to the court’s determination that emergency measures were unnecessary.