"Peru's government has announced the country is severing diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chavez, who is under investigation for rebellion. Peruvian foreign minister Hugo de Zela told reporters that Mexico's decision to grant Chavez asylum at its embassy in Peru's capital, Lima, constituted an unfriendly act that adds to the existing tensions between the two countries."
"Castillo failed to get the military's support for his move, was swiftly deposed by Congress and then arrested after prosecutors accused him of trying to promote a coup. The Peruvian attorney general's office has accused Chavez of being an accomplice in the crime of rebellion against the powers of the state. It is seeking a sentence of up to 25 years in prison for Chavez, who served as Castillo's prime minister. Chavez has denied knowing about Castillo's plan to dissolve the legislature."
Peru announced it is severing diplomatic relations with Mexico after Mexico granted asylum to former prime minister Betssy Chavez at its embassy in Lima. Chavez is under investigation for rebellion for alleged participation in Pedro Castillo's December 2022 attempt to declare a state of emergency and dissolve Congress. Peruvian foreign minister Hugo de Zela called Mexico's asylum decision an unfriendly act, and the presidential office accused Mexico of repeated interference in Peru's internal affairs. The attorney general seeks up to 25 years in prison for Chavez as an accomplice in rebellion. Chavez denies prior knowledge of Castillo's plan. Castillo's wife and children are in Mexico and Mexican authorities expressed sympathy; Mexico had no immediate comment on Peru's decision.
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