Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row
Summary
Mexico and Peru have agreed to restore diplomatic relations after a dispute caused by Mexico granting asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez. This agreement was made soon after a new president took office in Peru and includes respect for international law.Key Facts
- Betssy Chávez, former Prime Minister of Peru, was granted asylum by Mexico in November 2025.
- Peru accused Chávez of involvement in a failed coup attempt in 2022 and later sentenced her to over 11 years in prison.
- Peru cut diplomatic ties with Mexico after Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy.
- Mexico supports ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, who was arrested for attempting to dissolve congress in 2022.
- Chávez was released on bail in September 2025, denied the charges, but was later sentenced alongside Castillo.
- Peru’s Foreign Ministry stated Chávez had safe passage and left Peru, but Peru may still seek her extradition.
- The restoration of relations followed the inauguration of Peru’s new president, Keiko Fujimori.
- Both countries emphasized respect for international law and the United Nations Charter in their joint statement.
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