Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row
Relations broke down after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025.
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"Chávez had been granted safe passage and had 'already left Peru'."
— Carlos Espá , Politician
"I welcomed Chávez to Mexico as she reiterated her government's support for ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo."
— Claudia Sheinbaum , Politician
Key People
Former Peruvian Prime Minister charged for a 2022 coup attempt.
Peruvian Foreign Minister who commented on Betssy Chávez's asylum.
Claudia Sheinbaum is the President of Mexico City.
Keiko Fujimori is a right-wing politician and daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori.
Pedro Castillo is the former president of Peru, ousted in 2022.
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Relations broke down after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025.
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