Peru cuts ties with Mexico over asylum for ex-prime minister
Summary
Peru has cut diplomatic ties with Mexico after Mexico granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez. Chavez is on trial for allegedly being involved in an attempted coup in 2022. This action follows a series of events that have strained relations between the two countries.Key Facts
- Peru ended diplomatic relations with Mexico due to an asylum issue involving Betssy Chavez.
- Chavez, a former Prime Minister of Peru, went to the Mexican Embassy seeking asylum.
- Chavez is on trial for allegedly participating in a 2022 coup attempt with former President Pedro Castillo.
- In December 2022, Mexico granted asylum to Castillo's family, leading to previous diplomatic tensions.
- Castillo attempted to dissolve the Congress, resulting in his impeachment and arrest.
- Castillo and Chavez have been on trial since March, with both denying the charges against them.
- Prosecutors are seeking substantial prison sentences for both Chavez and Castillo.
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