Ecuador’s foreign ministry says an ICE agent tried to enter its Minneapolis consulate on January 27, 2026, but consular staff blocked the officer and activated emergency protocols to protect Ecuadorians inside. A social-media video shows a staffer rebuffing the agent as he warned he would “grab” the worker if touched. Quito filed a formal diplomatic protest with the U.S. embassy. The ministry demanded such attempts stop. The episode unfolded amid a large federal immigration surge in Minneapolis and recent fatal encounters involving federal agents. ICE and DHS had no immediate comment, and Ecuador urged protections for its consular premises firmly. (wdio.com)

<p>Ecuador’s foreign ministry says an ICE agent tried to enter its Minneapolis consulate on January 27, 2026, but consular staff blocked the officer and activated emergency protocols to protect Ecuadorians inside. A social-media video shows a staffer rebuffing the agent as he warned he would “grab” the worker if touched. Quito filed a formal diplomatic protest with the U.S. embassy. The ministry demanded such attempts stop. The episode unfolded amid a large federal immigration surge in Minneapolis and recent fatal encounters involving federal agents. ICE and DHS had no immediate comment, and Ecuador urged protections for its consular premises firmly. (<a href="https://www.wdio.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-us-headlines-ap-top-news/ice-agent-rebuffed-after-attempting-to-enter-ecuadorian-consulate-in-minneapolis/?utm_source=openai">wdio.com</a>)</p>

ICE agent rebuffed at Ecuador’s Minneapolis consulate; staff blocked him, a video captures a threat and Quito filed a formal protest. What do you think? Comment. According to WDIO (wdio.com)

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