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Security forces in Ecuador forced their way into the Mexican embassy in Quito and arrested former Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas, prompting Mexico to suspend bilateral ties. Mexico is breaking off diplomatic relations with Ecuador with immediate effect and will bring a case before the International Court of Justice, Foreign Minister Alicia Bárcena said on Friday evening. Glas, who is wanted for corruption, had been residing for months in Mexico’s embassy in the Ecuadorian capital. The Mexican Foreign Ministry announced earlier Friday it would grant Glas asylum, enraging Ecuador. Ecuador’…

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