Lima and Mexico City announced on August 7 the resumption of their diplomatic relations, which were severed at the end of 2025 after Mexico granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, who was being prosecuted for her alleged role in an attempted coup.
In a joint statement published on August 7, the two countries invoked their "historical ties of fraternity, friendship, and cooperation" to justify this reconciliation. They also reaffirmed their "respect for international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations."
The crisis erupted in November 2025, when Betssy Chávez sought refuge in the Mexican embassy in Lima. The former Peruvian prime minister was implicated in the alleged attempt to dissolve Congress orchestrated by former president Pedro Castillo in December 2022. Castillo was impeached and arrested a few hours after this attempt, on charges of rebellion.
Chávez was imprisoned in June 2023, then released on bail in September 2025 after denying the charges against her. In November 2025, she and Castillo were both sentenced to more than eleven years in prison.
Peruvian Foreign Minister Carlos Espá confirmed to RPP radio that Chávez had obtained safe passage and had "already left Peru." Lima, however, clarified that it retains the right to "request his possible extradition."
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum welcomed Chávez during her daily press conference, reiterating her government's support for Pedro Castillo, who is still being held in Peru.
The restoration of relations comes a few days after the inauguration of a new Peruvian president, Keiko Fujimori, last week.
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