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Brazil Takes Over Mexico's Diplomatic Interests in Peru

1/26/2026

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The Brazilian Foreign Ministry will assume Mexico's diplomatic interests in Peru and manage the Mexican embassy's premises, including its assets and archives, after Peru severed ties over asylum granted to former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez.
Peru cut ties with Mexico in November after Chavez was granted asylum in the Mexican embassy amid charges tied to former President Pedro Castillo.
Chavez denies the allegations against her.

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The Brazilian Foreign Ministry will assume Mexico's diplomatic interests in Peru and manage the Mexican embassy's premises, including its assets and archives, after Peru severed ties over asylum granted to former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez.
Peru cut ties with Mexico in November after Chavez was granted asylum in the Mexican embassy amid charges tied to former President Pedro Castillo.
Chavez denies the allegations against her.