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.
Mexico and Peru have restored diplomatic relations following a diplomatic dispute over the granting of asylum to a former Peruvian prime minister. The two nations reaffirmed their respect for international law and UN principles in a joint statement released on August 7th. The restoration of ties comes after Peru cut diplomatic relations with Mexico in November 2025 following the asylum claim of former Prime Minister Betssy Chávez.
Chávez was granted safe passage and had already left Peru, but Mexico maintains the right to request her eventual extradition. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum welcomed Chávez to Mexico, emphasizing her government's support for ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, who was arrested in December 2022 on rebellion charges following an attempt to dismiss congress members and install an emergency government.
Chávez was imprisoned in June 2023 over her alleged role in Castillo's plan to dissolve congress, and was released on bail in September 2025 after a judge denied charges against her. She and Castillo were both sentenced to over 11 years in prison last November. The restoration of diplomatic relations follows the inauguration of new Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori last week.
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