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Mexico, Peru restore ties as ex-PM Chávez leaves embassy

8/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Mexico and Peru restored diplomatic relations on 7 August 2026.
Former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez received safe-conduct and left the Mexican embassy in Lima on a plane.
President Claudia Sheinbaum called the safe-conduct a gesture from President Keiko Fujimori’s government.
Peruvian Foreign Minister Carlos Espa said Chávez left in health, that Peru may seek her extradition, and that ministries issued a statement invoking brotherhood and respect for international law.

History

Historical Context

In December 2022, after President Pedro Castillo’s failed self-coup and removal, Mexico granted asylum to his family, leading Peru to suspend diplomatic ties for roughly three years. The break ended in August 2026 when President Claudia Sheinbaum offered safe-conduct to former Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, underscoring how asylum and extradition disputes repeatedly reshape Mexico-Peru relations.

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Story summary

Mexico and Peru restored diplomatic relations on 7 August 2026.
Former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez received safe-conduct and left the Mexican embassy in Lima on a plane.
President Claudia Sheinbaum called the safe-conduct a gesture from President Keiko Fujimori’s government.
Peruvian Foreign Minister Carlos Espa said Chávez left in health, that Peru may seek her extradition, and that ministries issued a statement invoking brotherhood and respect for international law.

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