Peru's relations with Mexico took a severe turn after former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez fled to the Mexican Embassy in Peru, prompting the country to sever diplomatic ties. The move comes amid allegations that Mexico granted asylum to Chavez, who is currently on trial for her alleged role in a 2022 coup attempt.
Chavez, who served under former President Pedro Castillo, had been appointed as prime minister amid a months-long standoff between the president and Congress. Castillo was impeached by lawmakers following a contentious dissolution of Congress, which led to a sharp deterioration in relations between Lima and Mexico.
Mexico's decision to grant asylum to Chavez, who is also accused of involvement in the alleged coup attempt alongside Castillo, has been met with outrage from the Peruvian government. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugo de Zela stated that Peru was "surprised and deeply regretful" over the move, citing repeated instances of Mexico interfering in Peru's internal affairs.
Peru had already taken a tough stance against Mexico following Castillo's impeachment, expelling its ambassador and temporarily recalling Peru's ambassador to Mexico City. The former president himself is currently facing charges related to rebellion and abuse of authority.
Chavez was released on bail in September after being charged with participating in the alleged coup plan, which carried a potential 25-year sentence. However, her flight to the Mexican Embassy has now led Peru to sever ties with its southern neighbor.
Chavez, who served under former President Pedro Castillo, had been appointed as prime minister amid a months-long standoff between the president and Congress. Castillo was impeached by lawmakers following a contentious dissolution of Congress, which led to a sharp deterioration in relations between Lima and Mexico.
Mexico's decision to grant asylum to Chavez, who is also accused of involvement in the alleged coup attempt alongside Castillo, has been met with outrage from the Peruvian government. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugo de Zela stated that Peru was "surprised and deeply regretful" over the move, citing repeated instances of Mexico interfering in Peru's internal affairs.
Peru had already taken a tough stance against Mexico following Castillo's impeachment, expelling its ambassador and temporarily recalling Peru's ambassador to Mexico City. The former president himself is currently facing charges related to rebellion and abuse of authority.
Chavez was released on bail in September after being charged with participating in the alleged coup plan, which carried a potential 25-year sentence. However, her flight to the Mexican Embassy has now led Peru to sever ties with its southern neighbor.
Peru and Mexico are like total enemies now? I feel bad for Betssy Chavez though, being accused of a coup attempt is crazy 
but it sounds like she flew the coop from Mexico and now Peru is all like "nuh-uh" 
severing diplomatic ties over it. I get why they're mad tho, Mexico did grant asylum to her which just seems super suspicious to me 
. And poor Pedro Castillo, being impeached and facing charges too... this whole situation is just so messy 
. reminds me of when I traveled through Mexico a few years ago, went on this wild adventure through Oaxaca... anyway, Peru's relations with Mexico seem like they're about to get pretty complicated 
meanwhile, chavez is just chillin' in the embassy and it's like, what's next? will other countries start giving her a free pass too? 
this whole situation is just a big mess 
She's like in such a tricky situation right now and it sounds like she really needs help 
But at the same time, I get why the Peruvian gov't is all upset 
. It just feels like Mexico got caught up in all this drama without thinking it through 
. And poor Pedro Castillo 
He's been through so much already & now he's facing more charges 
. Fingers crossed that things get sorted out soon for everyone involved 
the whole thing feels super messed up.
The irony here is that Peru initially went all out against Mexico after Pedro Castillo's impeachment - now it seems like they've got their own 'embassy crisis' brewing. It's almost as if both countries are engaging in a game of diplomatic one-upmanship, with Chavez's asylum being the ultimate wildcard 
! I mean, Chavez did flee to Mexico and everything. Can't she just face justice like everyone else? 
The Peruvian government is all like "Mexico interfered in our internal affairs" but what about the whole situation with Castillo and Chavez being accused of a coup attempt? 
It's not exactly clear-cut, you know? 
Anyway, I guess Mexico thinks they're doing the right thing by giving her asylum. But now Peru is all bent outta shape... 
Can't we just resolve this without all the drama and tension? 
Peru was already not having it with Pedro Castillo's impeachment and now this? 
either way, I don't think Chavez is off the hook yet... she still got some serious explaining to do 
i hope chavez gets a fair trial and that both countries can calm down and work on their issues 
instead of severing ties, i wish they could try to talk it out 
Hugo de Zela is low-key right tho, Mexico has no business interfering in Peru's internal stuff. 
And poor Pedro, facing all these charges... like, can't a guy just get some peace?! 
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! The Peruvian government has every right to be outraged and sever ties. Hugo de Zela was spot on when he said that Mexico had been interfering in Peru's internal affairs repeatedly 
. Peru needs to take a firm stance here and not let Mexico get away with this 
Can't believe how drama-filled this situation is getting! First of all, who needs asylum in an embassy? 