Ecuador expels Cuba envoy, rest of mission

Ecuador has expelled Cuba's ambassador, Basilio Gutierrez, and all embassy staff, giving them 48 hours to leave the country. The foreign ministry declared Gutierrez persona non grata without providing a specific reason. In response, Cuba condemned the action as an "unfriendly and unprecedented act" that harms bilateral relations, suggesting it is linked to increased U.S. pressure on other nations regarding Cuba. This decision follows Ecuador's recent withdrawal of its ambassador from Havana, under President Daniel Noboa's administration, which is aligned with U.S. policies.