Peru Severs Relations with Mexico Over Asylum Dispute

Peru has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after accusing it of granting asylum to former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who fled to the Mexican Embassy amid her trial for alleged involvement in a 2022 coup attempt. Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela expressed regret over Mexico’s actions, citing previous interferences in Peru’s internal affairs. Chavez, a former cabinet member under ousted President Pedro Castillo, was released on bail in September, while Castillo remains in custody facing more severe charges. The diplomatic tensions escalated following Castillo’s impeachment and past asylum granted to his family.

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