Mexico prepares for the first public hearing at the ICJ on the raid of its embassy in Ecuador

Mexico prepares for the first public hearing at the ICJ on the raid of its embassy in Ecuador

• Mexico will present its arguments on the violations of international law committed by Ecuador.
• Mexico will respond opportunely to the initiation of proceedings filed by Ecuador today with the ICJ.

Tomorrow, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold the first public hearing on the April 5 raid by the Ecuadorian police on the Mexican embassy and the aggressions against its diplomatic personnel.

At the first hearing at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Mexico will present its arguments on the violations of international law committed by Ecuador, specifically the principle of inviolability of diplomatic premises as set forth in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. In a second hearing, Ecuador will respond to Mexico's arguments.

In view of the initiation of proceedings filed by Ecuador today in the ICJ against Mexico, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that these accusations have been filed almost a month after the violent attack on the Mexican embassy. However, the accusations were foreseeable and will be answered at the appropriate time.

The Foreign Ministry reaffirms its commitment to international law and justice, and to the existing mechanisms for the peaceful settlement of disputes, and calls on the international community to strengthen them.