Peru Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Mexico Following Controversial Asylum Case

Peru severed diplomatic ties with Mexico after a controversial asylum case involving former president Pedro Castillos associates, highlighting tensions over foreign intervention in national affairs.

Peru accused Mexico of interfering in its internal affairs, citing repeated instances by current and former leaders regarding the asylum case of Chávez, linked to the coup détat attempt.
Chávez, imprisoned in June 2023 for alleged involvement in Pedro Castillos congressional dissolution plan, was released on bail in September and has consistently denied the charges.
The diplomatic rift escalated as Perus government reacted strongly to Mexicos portrayal of Castillos associates as victims, further straining relations between Lima and Mexico.

Why It Matters

This diplomatic fallout between Peru and Mexico underscores the fragile nature of regional politics in Latin America, particularly regarding responses to political upheavals and the implications of asylum in contentious cases.