Mexico and Peru announced the re-establishment of diplomatic relations through a joint statement released on 7 August. The two nations cited their historical ties and commitment to international law and the United Nations Charter as motivations for resolving their differences.
The diplomatic rupture stemmed from former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez’s application for asylum at the Mexican embassy in November 2025. Chávez had been charged in connection with an attempted coup by then-President Pedro Castillo. According to Peruvian Foreign Minister Carlos Espá, Chávez was granted safe passage and has departed Peru. However, Peru’s Foreign Ministry stated that the country retains the right to pursue Chávez’s eventual extradition.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly welcomed Chávez and reaffirmed her government’s backing for the ousted Castillo, who attempted to dissolve congress and establish an emergency government in December 2022. Castillo was arrested and subsequently impeached following this effort. Chávez had been detained in June 2023 based on allegations of involvement in Castillo’s plan but was released on bail in September 2025, maintaining her innocence. Both Castillo and Chávez were sentenced to more than 11 years in prison last November.
The diplomatic thaw coincides with the recent inauguration of Peru’s new president, Keiko Fujimori, who took office last week. This transition in leadership appears to have facilitated the countries’ decision to normalize relations.
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