Peru and Mexico restore diplomatic relations after Peru grants asylum to ex-PM

Peru and Mexico have officially restored diplomatic relations, a move spearheaded by Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori. The decision came after Peru granted a safe-conduct pass to former Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, who had been granted political asylum by Mexico.

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We are very happy that Peru and Mexico have recovered their diplomatic relations; we are brother countries, friends, with a history of many years of friendship.

"We are very happy that Peru and Mexico have recovered their diplomatic relations; we are brother countries, friends, with a history of many years of friendship," Fujimori stated during a visit to the Junín region. She highlighted that restoring these ties was a key objective even before she assumed office on July 28. Fujimori explained that her government's decision to issue the pass to Chávez was based on a commitment to being "institutional and of absolute respect for the rule of law," aligning with international legal principles.

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Under that principle, and in accordance with international law, it was appropriate, and that is why we have acted in this manner.

The Peruvian government's action has been positively received by Mexico. Fujimori noted that "when one acts institutionally, one does not see political colors; one acts according to the law." Both governments confirmed the agreement on Friday. Peru had severed relations in November 2025 after Mexico granted asylum to Chávez, who faces charges related to a failed coup attempt by former President Pedro Castillo. Relations had been managed at the level of chargés d'affaires since Peru expelled Mexico's ambassador in December 2022, following criticism from then-Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador regarding Castillo's imprisonment.

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When one acts institutionally, one does not see political colors; one acts according to the law.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged Fujimori's government's action as one of "goodwill" toward Mexico. However, she reiterated that Mexico's stance on Castillo, whom they consider unjustly imprisoned, would not change. The Peruvian Foreign Ministry emphasized that granting the safe-conduct pass does not imply an acceptance of Chávez as a political fugitive, underscoring that the decision was made in accordance with legal obligations.

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The decision of the Fujimori Government as an action of 'goodwill' towards Mexico.