LIMA — Mexico and Peru agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations on 7 August 2025. The governments of Lima and Mexico City released a joint statement regarding the restoration of ties.

The agreement ends a rupture that began after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025. Diplomatic relations broke down following her request for protection from legal proceedings in Peru.

Peruvian Foreign Minister Carlos Espá confirmed that Chávez had been granted safe passage. He stated that Chávez has already left Peru. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum welcomed Chávez to Mexico during her daily media briefing.

Sheinbaum reiterated her government's support for ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo. The Mexican leader maintained this position despite the political changes in Lima. Keiko Fujimori took office as Peruvian president last week.

The legal case against Chávez stems from events in December 2022. Castillo attempted to dismiss Peruvian congress members and install an emergency government. He was impeached hours after his attempt to dissolve the legislative body.

Castillo was arrested in December 2022 on charges of rebellion. Authorities imprisoned Chávez in June 2023 over her alleged role in the plan to dissolve congress. She denied the charges against her throughout the legal process.

A judge released Chávez on bail in September 2025. The release occurred before she sought asylum at the Mexican embassy. Both Chávez and Castillo were sentenced to more than 11 years in prison last November.

The restoration of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Peru resolves a significant bilateral dispute triggered by high-profile political asylum claims. The conflict involved the leadership of two major Latin American nations and centered on the legal status of former government officials. Mexico City serves as the capital and largest city of Mexico, while Lima is the capital of Peru.

The joint statement issued on 7 August 2025 marks the formal end of the diplomatic freeze that began in November 2025. The resolution allows both countries to resume standard diplomatic engagement after months of tension surrounding the Chávez case and the broader political crisis in Peru involving Castillo.

Why It Matters

The restoration of diplomatic ties resolves a bilateral dispute triggered by asylum claims involving former officials sentenced to over 11 years in prison. This agreement ends a freeze that began when Betssy Chávez sought protection following her role in Castillo's attempt to dissolve congress. The resolution occurs as Keiko Fujimori assumes the Peruvian presidency, allowing both nations to resume standard engagement despite Mexico's continued support for the ousted leader.