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Peru breaks off ties with Mexico over asylum for former PM
LIMA - Peru’s government said on Nov 3 it had cut off diplomatic relations with Mexico for granting asylum to a former prime minister being investigated over the alleged 2022 coup attempt by then president Pedro Castillo. “Today we learned with...
Peru breaks diplomatic ties with Mexico over asylum claim of former MP
Peru said Mexico’s decision to grant Peruvian former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez asylum at its Embassy in Peru’s capital, Lima, constituted an “unfriendly act”arrives for her trial on charges of rebellion and conspiracy against the state at a...
Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Mexico after learning of the asylum of Pedro Castillo’s former prime minister
Betssy Chávez is being prosecuted by the Peruvian justice system for her alleged participation in the failed coup attempt on December 7, 2022, by then-President Pedro Castillo, of whom she was prime minister. “The Peruvian government has decided...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 11.4.25
Good Tuesday morning. Ballard Partners is expanding its bench of senior talent with the addition of Eileen Stuart, David Childs, and Andrew Liebert as Partners in its Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. offices. The trio brings decades of...
Peru severs diplomatic relations with Mexico after former prime minister claims asylum
Peru’s government has announced the country is severing diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chávez, who is under investigation for rebellion. Peruvian foreign minister Hugo de Zela told...
Peru decides to break diplomatic relations with Mexico: Peruvian FM
LIMA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The government of Peru has decided to break diplomatic relations with Mexico, Peruvian Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela told a press conference on Monday. The minister said Betssy Chavez, former prime minister of the Pedro...
Peru cuts ties with Mexico over asylum for ex-prime minister
Peru has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after accusing it of granting asylum to a former Peruvian prime minister who is on trial over an alleged coup attempt in 2022. The announcement on Monday came hours after former Prime Minister...
Peru severes diplomatic relations with Mexico over former prime minister's asylum
Peruvian former prime minister Betssy Chavez arrives for her trial on charges of rebellion and conspiracy against the state at a police base on the outskirts of Lima, Peru, March 18, 2025. MARTIN MEJIA / AP Peru's government on Monday, November 3,...
Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Mexico
Peru announced on Monday that it had cut off diplomatic ties with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, who is facing charges in her homeland over the alleged 2022 coup attempt by then President Pedro...
Peru breaks off diplomatic relations with Mexico after ex-PM flees to Mexican embassy
LIMA (Reuters) -Peru has decided to break off diplomatic relations with Mexico, the Andean nation's foreign minister said on Monday, after Peru's former prime minister holed up in the Mexican embassy in the country to request asylum. Foreign...
HD Hyundai Heavy and SIMA Peru to develop next-gen submarines for Peruvian Navy
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Peru’s state-owned SIMA Peru to collaborate on the design and construction of submarines for the Peruvian Navy. Credit: HD HHI The LOI,...
Youth-Led Protests In Peru Denounce Repression As President Refuses To Resign
Hundreds of young Peruvians have taken to the streets in recent weeks, spearheading mass demonstrations against the deeply unpopular government. Beginning in late September over controversial pension reform, Gen Z-led protests quickly grew into an...
Peru breaks off diplomatic relations with Mexico over ex-PM's asylum request
LIMA (Reuters) -Peru has decided to break off diplomatic relations with Mexico, the Andean nation’s foreign minister said on Monday, after starting the process to grant asylum to Peru’s former prime minister. Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela told...
Mexico's Charge d'Affaires ordered to leave Peru as soon as possible
BUENOS AIRES, November 4. /TASS/. The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed Mexico's Charge d'Affaires in Lima, Karla Ornelas, of the need to leave the country as soon as possible due to the severance of diplomatic relations between the...
Peru announces break in diplomatic relations with Mexico for granting asylum to former prime minister
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru announces break in diplomatic relations with Mexico for granting asylum to former prime minister. LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru announces break in diplomatic relations with Mexico for granting asylum to former prime minister....
Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Mexico over asylum claim of former prime minister
By: The Associated Press Posted: 5:22 PM CST Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 Last Modified: 6:07 PM CST Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s government on Monday announced the country was severing diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum...
Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Mexico over asylum granted to former PM
Peru has broken off diplomatic relations with Mexico after the Mexican government granted asylum to former Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, who is accused of taking part in the failed coup attempt by former President Pedro Castillo in 2022. Peruvian...
Peru’s President signs law on measures against the crime of extortion
Jerí admitted that the new law is not enough “but there is a firm decision and determination” of the Government, to fulfill its commitment to fight crime. President of Peru José Jerí signs Law on measures against extortion. Photo: PL November 3,...