Peru breaks diplomatic ties with Mexico for granting asylum to former PM

Lima, Nov 4 (AP) Peru has announced that it has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico because Mexican authorities have granted asylum to former Peruvian prime inister Betssy Chavez, who is facing charges

in Peru related to a 2022 coup attempt.

“Today we learned with surprise and deep regret that former prime minister Betssy Chavez, the alleged co-author of the coup d’etat attempted by former president Pedro Castillo (2021-2022), is being granted asylum at the residence of the Mexican Embassy in Peru,” Peruvian Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela said at a press conference on Monday.

The development adds a new chapter to the ongoing tensions between the two Latin American governments. (AP) ARI