Ecuador recalled its ambassador to Colombia on Wednesday after Colombian President Gustavo Petro called Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa a "mafia president." This was reported by Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement said the decision to recall the ambassador was made in response to "inappropriate and offensive" comments. The Colombian leader made these remarks during his speech to Congress. He also criticized Noboa's policy on drug trafficking. Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Petro's comments "undermine bilateral relations." The two countries are currently in a state of diplomatic crisis.
