"Today we learned with surprise and deep regret that Betssy Chavez, the alleged co-author of the coup attempt by former President Pedro Castillo, is being granted asylum at the Mexican Embassy residence in Peru, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugo de Zela told a news conference. Given 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 to sever diplomatic relations with Mexico today, he added."
"Chavez's lawyer, Raul Noblecilla, told local radio station RPP that he had not heard from his client in several days and was unaware of whether she had requested asylum. Chavez, who served in Castillo's cabinet as Minister of Culture, was appointed as prime minister in November 2022 amid a months-long standoff between the president and the Congress. Castillo a former rural schoolteacher and trade unionist, dubbed Peru's first poor president was impeached by lawmakers the following month when he attempted to dissolve the Congress."
Peru severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after accusing Mexico of granting asylum to Betssy Chavez, who fled to the Mexican Embassy in Lima while on trial for alleged involvement in a 2022 coup attempt. Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela called the asylum grant an unfriendly act and cited repeated interference by Mexican leaders as justification for cutting ties. Chavez served as Minister of Culture and was appointed prime minister in November 2022 during a standoff between President Pedro Castillo and Congress. Castillo was impeached after attempting to dissolve Congress; he and Chavez face charges related to rebellion and abuse of authority. Chavez's lawyer said he had not heard from her and did not know if she requested asylum. Peru previously expelled Mexico's ambassador after Mexico granted asylum to Castillo's wife and children.
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