CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela has announced its decision to close its embassy in Ecuador in response to Ecuador's raid on Mexico's embassy. The move comes as a diplomatic protest against Ecuador's actions, which Venezuela views as a violation of international norms.
The decision to close the embassy was made public by Venezuelan officials, who expressed their strong disapproval of Ecuador's actions. The raid on Mexico's embassy by Ecuadorian authorities has sparked outrage in Venezuela, leading to the closure of the diplomatic mission in Ecuador.
Venezuela's Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning Ecuador's raid and stating that the closure of the embassy is a necessary step to demonstrate Venezuela's stance on the matter. The statement emphasized Venezuela's commitment to upholding diplomatic principles and protecting the integrity of diplomatic missions.
The closure of the Venezuelan embassy in Ecuador is expected to have implications for diplomatic relations between the two countries. It remains to be seen how Ecuador will respond to Venezuela's decision and whether it will lead to further tensions between the two nations.
This development adds to the ongoing diplomatic challenges faced by Venezuela, which has been at the center of various international controversies in recent years. The closure of the embassy underscores the complexities of diplomatic relations in the region and highlights the importance of upholding diplomatic protocols and norms.
