At a press conference on Monday, Peruvian Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela announced that Peru will break off diplomatic relations with Mexico. The move follows Mexico’s decision to grant asylum to Betssy Chavez, former prime minister under Pedro Castillo, who faces charges over a failed coup attempt in December 2022 at the Mexican embassy residence in Lima.
In response to this unfriendly act, and considering the repeated instances in which the current and former presidents of that country have interfered in Peru's internal affairs, the Peruvian government has decided, as of today, to break diplomatic relations with Mexico,
Hugo de Zela stated.
This development marks a significant diplomatic rift between two major Latin American nations. Observers note potential impacts on trade, tourism, and regional cooperation as both countries navigate the fallout, offering a case study in how diplomatic norms adapt in a hyperconnected world.
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Peru decides to break diplomatic relations with Mexico: Peruvian FM
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