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Ecuador says ICE agent attempted to enter its Minneapolis consulate (www.bbc.com)

submitted 4 days ago by misk@piefed.social to c/world@quokk.au

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[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

So LEGALLY, an embassy is not considered foreign soil. However, attempting to invade one is tantamount to a declaration of war.

Consulates, on the other hand, are not necessarily the same thing and may not enjoy the same level of protection. Your embassy performs the high-level diplomatic shit, but consulates are more for day-to-day stuff (visas, taxes, etc).