Breaking: ICE agents were blocked from entering the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis; Ecuador lodged a diplomatic protest. Tensions over consular immunity and immigrant protection are rising. What do you think? Comment. According to El Universo #news
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Breaking: ICE agents say they were blocked from entering the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis amid reports that the mission was sheltering undocumented immigrants. The incident, described online and in social posts, prompted angry calls for the Ecuadorian diplomats to be expelled and for a law-enforcement raid of the consulate. Ecuador’s consular staff reportedly denied access; U.S. authorities are examining diplomatic protections and legal options. Local police status and confirmations remain unclear. The confrontation has heightened tensions between immigration enforcement and the diplomatic community, drawing national attention and sparking debates over consular immunity and immigrant protection and calls for investigation continue.
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