Diplomatic Tensions: Ecuador Declares Cuban Ambassador Persona Non Grata

Ecuador has declared Cuba's ambassador, Basilio Gutierrez, and other Cuban diplomatic staff as persona non grata. The Cuban state-run media outlet, Prensa Latina, confirmed the news. The Cuban embassy in Ecuador declined to comment on the situation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Quito | Updated: 05-03-2026 01:39 IST | Created: 05-03-2026 01:39 IST
Diplomatic Tensions: Ecuador Declares Cuban Ambassador Persona Non Grata
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Ecuador has taken a significant diplomatic step by declaring Cuba's ambassador, Basilio Gutierrez, and other Cuban diplomatic personnel persona non grata.

The announcement was made public by Cuba's state-run media outlet, Prensa Latina, on Wednesday.

The Cuban embassy in Quito refrained from commenting when reached by Reuters, maintaining silence on the diplomatic fallout.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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