Analysis of News | Why Peru broke off diplomatic relations with Mexico

Xinhua News Agency reporter Meng Yifei

Peru's Foreign Minister Hugo De Celma stated on the 4th that all Mexican diplomatic personnel in Peru must leave the country on schedule, and that Peru's diplomatic personnel in Mexico will also be withdrawn. The previous day, De Celma announced that

Analysts believe that this is another severe shock to the already tense relationship between the two countries since the impeachment of former Peruvian President Castillo in 2022.

Descelara said at a press conference on the 3rd that Betsey Chavez entered the Mexican Embassy in Peru seeking asylum with the intention of leaving Peru and avoiding legal proceedings. The activation of the asylum process by Mexico is considered an u

According to the media in Peru, Betcy Chaves is currently under trial for her alleged involvement in the attempted coup launched by former President Castillo. She has been absent from three consecutive court sessions recently. If she fails to appear

The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 3rd, expressing regret and opposition to Peru's unilateral decision to sever diplomatic relations, saying that Mexico's relevant actions were "legal and in line with international law.

Peru and Mexico have long-standing political frictions

Betsy Chávez was appointed Prime Minister by President Castillo on November 25th, 2022. On December 7th of the same year, Castillo announced the dissolution of Congress and the establishment of an emergency government, which was seen as a coup by Con

After Castillo was impeached, Mexican President Lopez repeatedly expressed support for him and provided political asylum to his family.

In February 2023, Peru's then-President Borualart announced the recall of its ambassador to Mexico and downgraded diplomatic relations between the two countries to the level of chargé d'affaires. In October 2024, Mexican President Sinbaum's inaugural

In response to the diplomatic breakdown, the President of Peru described the decision as a "firm and resolute" one, while the President of Mexico criticized the move as a "completely out of proportion" unilateral decision made by Peru.

Analysts have noticed that both governments have mentioned that the break in diplomatic relations will not affect consular affairs. The consular agencies stationed by both countries will continue to provide protection and services to their citizens.

Desaila emphasized that the break in diplomatic relations will not undermine bilateral economic and trade relations. According to previous data from Peru's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, bilateral trade between Peru and Mexico has already exc

However, analysts generally believe that the traditional friendship between Peru and Mexico is deeply rooted, and the break in diplomatic relations between the two countries may be temporary. Adalberto Santana, a researcher at the National Autonomous