Mexico and Peru severed diplomatic relations in November 2025
Mexico and Peru severed diplomatic relations in November 2025 after Mexico granted asylum to Peru's former prime minister, Beatriz Chávez, at its embassy in Lima.
Consensus
- Peru and Mexico agreed to restore diplomatic relations.
- The diplomatic rupture occurred in November 2025.
- The rupture was caused by Mexico granting asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betzy Chávez.
- Chávez was convicted in Peru for her involvement in a failed coup attempt in 2021.
- Both countries reaffirmed respect for international law and the UN Charter.
Points of divergence
- Peru provided a safe conduct for Betzy Chávez to travel to Mexico. — kommersant
- Peru sentenced Chávez to over 11 years in prison for rebellion. — kommersant
- Chávez was accused of preparing to dissolve parliament to prevent impeachment of former President Pedro Castillo. — kommersant
- The official statement on the restoration of relations was published on the website of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. — vesti
- The Peruvian government emphasized historical bonds of brotherhood, friendship, and cooperation as a basis for restoring relations. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Peru and Mexico agreed on the restoration of diplomatic relations — Коммерсантъ
- Peru and Mexico restored diplomatic relations after severing them — Вести