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Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Mexico over asylum claim of former PM

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According to a foreign ministry statement, since the events of December 2022, “the Mexican government has been interfering in an inadmissible and systematic manner in Peru’s internal affairs.”

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  • Peru announced it is cutting diplomatic ties with Mexico.
  • Former Prime Minister Betsy Chávez, under investigation for rebellion, sought asylum at the Mexican embassy. 6s
  • Peru's foreign minister accused Mexico of inadmissible and systematic interference in internal affairs. 16s
  • Chávez is accused of participating in a 2022 coup attempt with former President Pedro Castillo. 27s
  • Peruvian authorities are seeking up to 25 years in prison for Chávez. 35s
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