Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Peru Orders Arrest of Ex-PM Chavez Under Mexico Asylum
Peru's Supreme Court ordered the arrest of former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who is currently under asylum at the Mexican embassy in Lima.
Chavez is accused of conspiring with ousted President Pedro Castillo to shut down Congress.
Mexico granted Chavez asylum, leading Peru to sever diplomatic relations.
Castillo, also on trial, defended Chavez.
Peruvian Supreme Court orders arrest of former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez
Chavez is accused of conspiracy against the state and participating in Castillo's attempt to shut down Congress
Chavez is currently under asylum at the Mexican embassy in Lima
Mexico granted Chavez asylum, leading Peru to sever diplomatic relations
Castillo, also on trial, defended Chavez and rejected accusations against him
- Who
- Former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, ousted President Pedro Castillo
- What
- Ordered arrest of Chavez under asylum in Mexico
- When
- November 18, 2023
- Where
- Peru
- Why
- Accused of conspiring to shut down Congress
Peruvian Prosecutors
Defense (Castillo)
Chavez's involvement
Peruvian Prosecutors
Accused of conspiring with Castillo
Defense (Castillo)
Castillo defended Chavez, rejected accusations
- Crime
- Conspiracy against the state, participation in attempt to shut down Congress
- Status
- Under asylum at Mexican embassy in Lima
- Sentence Requested
- 25-year prison sentence
- Diplomatic Relations
- Severed between Peru and Mexico
- Trial Status
- In final stages, began in March 2023