Mexico and Peru Formally Resume Diplomatic Ties After About 10 Months

Peru and Mexico, which severed diplomatic ties amid a conflict over the asylum of former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo's close aide, agreed to normalize diplomatic relations on the 7th local time.

In a joint statement released that day, the two governments announced, "Considering the historical bonds of brotherhood, friendship, and cooperation that unite our nations, Mexico and Peru have decided to resume diplomatic relations as of today."

The resumption of diplomatic ties between the two countries comes about 10 months after ties were severed in November of last year.

Relations between Peru and Mexico deteriorated following the impeachment of former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo in 2022.

Facing the threat of impeachment amid an opposition-controlled legislature, former President Castillo attempted to break through by dissolving Congress but failed. He was ultimately ousted and sentenced to 11 years in prison in November of last year.

Former Prime Minister Bettsy Chavez, accused of conspiring in rebellion alongside former President Castillo, applied for asylum at the Mexican Embassy in Peru in November of last year. When Mexico accepted the request, the Peruvian government immediately declared a severance of diplomatic ties.

Former Peruvian Prime Minister Chavez, who was the direct trigger for the severance of ties between the two nations, departed for Mexico on that day.

The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "Former Prime Minister Chavez has left Peru after being issued a safe-conduct pass."

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also confirmed this fact during her regular morning press conference on that day.

This restoration of diplomatic relations was achieved through the proactive steps taken by the Fujimori administration in Peru, which was launched last month.

Right-wing Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori had expressed her willingness to restore relations with Mexico since her days as president-elect.

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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