Mexico, Peru Rebuild Diplomatic Ties After Betssy Chávez Asylum Row
After a brief diplomatic rupture sparked by the asylum of former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chávez, Mexico and Peru announced on 7 August that they had restored full diplomatic relations.
The joint statement by both governments highlighted a “historic ties of brotherhood, friendship and cooperation” as the basis for the reconciliation. It also reaffirmed respect for international law and the United Nations Charter.
The diplomatic fallout began when Chávez requested asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025, after she was charged over her alleged role in a 2022 coup attempt aimed at dismissing the Peruvian congress and installing a provisional government. The charges also led to the imprisonment of former President Pedro Castillo.
Peruvian Foreign Minister Carlos Espá confirmed that Chávez had received safe passage and had already left the country, while stating that Peru retains the right to request extradition under the causal treaty. Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum welcomed Chávez and reiterated support for ex‑President Pedro Castillo during a televised briefing.
Chávez’s legal situation remains tense; she was jailed in June 2023, granted bail in September 2025, and finally sentenced to over 11 years last November. The restoration of relations coincides with the inauguration of new Peruvian president Keiko Fujimori last week, who hinted at a new era in the country’s external affairs.
With the diplomatic lighthouse now lit, both countries expect to ease cross‑border collaboration, trade talks and cooperative security operations. Analysts suggest that the move may also signal a broader push towards political stability in the region amid a series of turbulent events over the past years.
