ICE officers were stopped by consulate staff when attempting to enter the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis, prompting the Ecuadorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to file a protest note to the U.S. Embassy in Quito. Consular officials cited the presence of Ecuadorians inside the building as the reason for denying entry. Video footage shows a masked officer being warned not to enter. Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne said he spoke with the Ecuadorian ambassador, who called the incident an error. U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “small de‑escalation” after the event, following tensions over ICE operations. The incident highlights the delicate balance between U.S. immigration enforcement and diplomatic immunity. Title: ICE officers blocked from Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis Category: International Tags: Politics Countries: United States, Ecuador Cities: Minneapolis Persons: Elliott Payne, Donald Trump Sentiment: Negative

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