Joint Statement Emphasizes Ties and International Law

In the statement, Lima and Mexico City highlighted “historic ties of brotherhood, friendship and cooperation” as a key factor in their decision to reconcile — the two nations also reaffirmed “their respect for international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”

Asylum Request and Diplomatic Breakdown

Relations between the two countries had broken down after Betssy Chávez, the former Peruvian prime minister, sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025. Chávez was charged for her alleged involvement in a 2022 coup attempt by ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo.

Peruvian Foreign Minister Carlos Espá told local media outlet RPP that Chávez had been granted safe passage and had “already left Peru.” The Peruvian Foreign Ministry added that while Chávez was allowed to travel to Mexico, Peru maintains the right “to request the eventual extradition” of Chávez.

Castillo’s Ouster and Chávez’s Legal Journey

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum welcomed Chávez to Mexico during a media briefing, reiterating her government’s support for Castillo, who was arrested in December 2022 on charges of rebellion. Castillo had attempted to dismiss members of Peruvian congress and install an emergency government. Hours after the attempt, Castillo was impeached.

Chávez had been imprisoned in June 2023 for her alleged role in Castillo’s plan to dissolve congress. She was released by a judge on bail in September 2025 and denied the charges against her. Both she and Castillo were sentenced to more than 11 years in prison last November.

The restoration of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Peru comes after a new Peruvian president, Keiko Fujimori, took office last week.