On March 6, the Cuban flag was lowered from its embassy building in Ecuador as part of a move to fulfill a two-day deadline set by Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa for the Cuban diplomatic staff and Ambassador Basilio Gutiérrez García to depart the nation, after being declared persona non grata. This action was executed just before 10:00 AM. The official reasoning behind Noboa's decision has not been disclosed, although it is within his rights as a head of state under international law and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961.

The removal of the Cuban embassy staff began the previous Thursday, signaling a significant diplomatic rift between Ecuador and Cuba. The Cuban government condemned the Ecuadorian decision, which was communicated through a verbal note on March 4, labeling it as an 'unfriendly and unprecedented act.' This strong response highlights the tensions that might escalate between the two countries as they navigate the implications of this diplomatic fallout.

Despite the lack of specifics from the Ecuadorian government regarding the reasons for declaring the Cuban ambassadors and staff as undesirable individuals, the situation showcases a complicated and potentially volatile political environment. Such diplomatic actions often lead to broader regional implications, as they reflect shifting alliances and conflicts, encouraging scrutiny from international observers regarding the motivations and future relations between Ecuador and Cuba.