Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations following Betssy Chávez agreement

diplomatic relations safe-conduct asylum Betssy Chávez Keiko Fujimori

Mexico and Peru have formally restored diplomatic relations, ending a rupture that began in November 2025. The decision follows an agreement regarding a safe-conduct issued by the government of Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori for Betssy Chávez, the former Prime Minister of Pedro Castillo's administration.

Chávez, who had been seeking asylum at the Mexican Embassy in Lima, traveled to Mexico via a Mexican Air Force aircraft on 7 August 2026. The safe-conduct was granted in compliance with the 1954 Caracas Convention on Diplomatic Asylum. While the move facilitates her departure, Peruvian authorities emphasized that this does not alter her judicial status, noting she was sentenced to over 11 years in prison for conspiracy to rebellion.

Both nations have committed to a roadmap to reopen their respective embassies in Mexico City and Lima and plan to appoint new ambassadors. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum characterized the safe-conduct as a "goodwill gesture" by the Fujimori administration. Despite the diplomatic rapprochement, Sheinbaum reaffirmed that Mexico will maintain its political stance in defense of former President Pedro Castillo.

Entities: Betssy Chávez · Caracas Convention on Diplomatic Asylum (1954) · Carlos Espá · Claudia Sheinbaum · Government of Mexico · Government of Peru · Keiko Fujimori · Mexican Embassy in Lima · Mexico · Pedro Castillo · Peru · Roberto Velasco

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[● 9 SOURCES] Mexico and Peru broke diplomatic relations in November 2025 after Mexico granted asylum to Betssy Chávez. (break in relations)
[● 19 SOURCES] Betssy Chávez left Peru around midnight on 7 August 2026 after receiving the safe‑conduct. (departure)
[● 19 SOURCES] The safe-conduct does not change Betssy Chávez’s judicial situation in Peru. (Peru)
[● 18 SOURCES] Mexico and Peru issued a joint communiqué on 7 August 2026 restoring diplomatic relations. (joint communiqué)
[● 20 SOURCES] Peru granted a safe‑conduct to Betssy Chávez under the 1954 Caracas Convention. (safe‑conduct issuance)
[● 19 SOURCES] Peru reserves the right to request extradition of Betssy Chávez. (Peru)
[● 11 SOURCES] Betssy Chávez was sentenced to 11 years, 5 months, 15 days for conspiracy to rebel. (Betssy Chávez)
[● 22 SOURCES] Mexico will continue to defend former President Pedro Castillo. (Mexico)
[● 22 SOURCES] Mexico and Peru restored diplomatic relations on 7 August 2026 via a joint communiqué. (Mexico and Peru)
[● 16 SOURCES] The restoration was announced via a joint communiqué by the foreign ministries of Mexico and Peru. (joint communiqué)
[● 20 SOURCES] Both countries plan to reopen their embassies in Mexico City and Lima and to appoint new ambassadors. (Mexico and Peru)
[● 6 SOURCES] Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum described the safe-conduct as a goodwill gesture toward Peru. (Claudia Sheinbaum)