Chaos erupted in Minneapolis on Tuesday as a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent attempted to enter Ecuador's consulate, only to be blocked by vigilant consulate staff. The tense incident, which Ecuador's Foreign Ministry described as an 'attempted incursion,' has escalated diplomatic friction between Quito and Washington, highlighting the human cost of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies.
Ecuador's Foreign Ministry swiftly condemned the attempted entry, sending a formal note of protest to the US Embassy in Quito. The ministry stated that consulate personnel prevented the ICE agent from entering the building, ensuring the safety of Ecuadorian nationals present at the time.
