Peruvian lawmakers argue that the Mexican president interfered in their country’s internal affairs.

On Thursday, the Mexican Senate expressed its surprise at Peru’s declaration of President Claudia Sheinbaum as persona non grata, affirming that political asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez was a humanitarian gesture.

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Previously, the Peruvian Congress approved the declaration due to Mexico’s “unacceptable interference” in internal affairs, following the granting of political asylum to Chavez, who is being prosecuted along with former president Pedro Castillo for the 2022 coup attempt.

Sheinbaum pointed out that the granting of political asylum was an act of humanism based on “international and multilateral treaties such as the Convention on Territorial Asylum of the Organization of American States.”

The Mexican Senate appealed to foster dialogue and cooperation “to achieve a friendly relationship” between both countries. The Mexican Foreign Ministry rejected the declaration, considering it “motivated by false claims,” ​​and defended the decision to grant Chavez political asylum.

The text reads, “Former Peruvian President Castillo congratulates Sheinbaum on her ‘unwavering respect for diplomatic rights.’ Castillo sent his message to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during a hearing in the trial he faces for the alleged coup attempt.”

On Monday, the Mexican government announced that Chavez was at its embassy in Lima, pending trial for the coup attempt. The prosecution seeks 34 years in prison for the former president and 25 years for the former prime minister.

On Nov. 3, the Peruvian government announced that it was severing diplomatic relations with Mexico. Since 2023, however, Mexico has not maintained an ambassador in Peru, given that it did not recognize the government headed by then-President Dina Boluarte.

The Foreign Relations Committee of the Peruvian Congress had already proposed a declaration against Sheinbaum in September, arguing that she was advocating for Castillo’s release.

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Source: EFE

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