Mexico has suspended diplomatic relations with the Ecuadorian government. The sudden changes are related to the assassination of one of Ecuador's presidential candidates, Fernando Villavicencio, before the election in August 2023.
Mexico called the action a "blatant violation of international law and Mexico's sovereignty" Mexico is scheduled to hold presidential, legislative and local elections in June 2024. Ecuador is a sovereign country and will not allow any perpetrators to go unpunished, Ecuador says. The specific situation is currently unclear.