Ecuadorian Consulate repels ‘attempted incursion’ by ICE officer in Minneapolis

Published January 27, 2026 10:47pm ET



The Ecuadorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer attempted to enter its consulate facilities in Minneapolis on Tuesday in an “attempted incursion.”

Ecuador’s foreign ministry said the incident occurred at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday and issued a “note of protest” to the United States afterward.

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