Peru declared Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum unwelcome amid a diplomatic dispute over Mexico's granting of asylum to Peruvian opposition figure Betssy Chavez, leading Peru to sever diplomatic ties and review legal agreements, while both countries aim to maintain economic relations despite tensions.
Peru has severed diplomatic ties with Mexico after Mexico granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, who is facing charges related to a 2022 coup attempt by ousted President Pedro Castillo. The move escalates ongoing tensions between the two countries, with Peru accusing Mexico of interference in its internal affairs.
Peru has severed diplomatic ties with Mexico after Mexico granted asylum to Betssy Chávez, a former Peruvian Prime Minister under investigation for rebellion related to the 2022 political crisis, with Peru accusing Mexico of interference and the latter defending its actions as lawful.
Peru has severed diplomatic ties with Mexico following Mexico's granting of asylum to Betssy Chavez, a former Peruvian Prime Minister involved in the 2022 coup attempt by Pedro Castillo. The move reflects escalating tensions after Mexico's support for Castillo and his family, leading Peru to accuse Mexico of interference and declare its ambassador persona non grata. Castillo and Chavez face criminal charges related to the coup attempt, and the diplomatic fallout marks a significant deterioration in Peru-Mexico relations.