Hey amigos! Peru just dropped a diplomatic bombshell 🚨. According to Peruvian Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela, Peru is officially breaking diplomatic relations with Mexico.
At a press conference on Monday, FM de Zela explained that Mexico's decision to grant asylum to Betssy Chavez, former prime minister under Pedro Castillo (now prosecuted for a December 2022 coup attempt), at the Mexican embassy in Lima was the last straw.
"In response to this unfriendly act, and considering the repeated instances in which the current and former presidents of that country have interfered in Peru's internal affairs, the Peruvian government has decided, as of today, to break diplomatic relations with Mexico," he stated.
So, what's next? 🤔 Peru will recall its ambassadors and suspend all official talks, while Mexico is expected to respond soon. This tense split could affect trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges between 🇵🇪 and 🇲🇽.
Stay tuned as we track how this story unfolds and what it means for LatAm politics! 🔍
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Peru decides to break diplomatic relations with Mexico: Peruvian FM
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