The decision comes amid one of the most significant diplomatic and tariff disputes the two countries have ever had.

The diplomatic crisis comes after asylum was granted to Betssy Chávez, a former minister in Pedro Castillo’s government, who, according to Mexico, is suffering political persecution.

Although several governments have congratulated Noboa for his re-election, others have refused to accept his victory due to alleged irregularities. Correism denounces an alleged persecution of its leaders in Ecuador after the elections.

The two will face off on April 13, in a context of deep social, economic, and political crisis in the Andean country

President Daniel Noboa continues his controversial maneuvers in Ecuador, including the sanctioning of his Vice President, disregard for constitutional processes, and violation of electoral laws.

The decision also includes the former vice-president of Correa, Jorge Glas, and both their families. According to the former president, the measure has a clear political intention.

Vice President under Rafael Correa, Glas was kidnapped from the Mexican embassy by the Noboa government

Latin American and Caribbean leaders and governments from across the political spectrum have condemned the incursion into Mexico’s embassy as a grave violation of international law

México anunció la suspensión de las relaciones diplomáticas con Ecuador después de que la Policía Nacional de Ecuador entrara por la fuerza en su embajada en Quito.

After the Ecuadorian National Police forcibly entered its embassy in Quito, Mexico announced the suspension of diplomatic relations with the country

Sonnenholzner was the third vice president of Lenín Moreno during his four years in office

Rafael Correa was sentenced to eight years in prison on bribery and corruption charges. The former president condemned the verdict and called it a measure to prevent him from running in the 2021 presidential elections