Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Mexico's Top Diplomat Departs Peru Amid Asylum Row
Imagine two countries, Mexico and Peru, are like friends.
Peru had a leader, Pedro Castillo, who is now in trouble.
His former assistant, Betssy Chavez, is also facing problems and went to Mexico's house (the embassy) in Peru.
Mexico said Betssy could stay with them and be safe because of an old agreement between countries.
But Peru got upset and said, 'You can't help her leave!'
Peru also told Mexico's representative in their country, Karla Ornelas, to leave.
So, Karla Ornelas had to go back to Mexico.
This made the friendship between Mexico and Peru a bit rocky because they disagree on how to handle Betssy Chavez's situation.
Mexico's top diplomat in Peru, Karla Ornelas, has left the country.
Peru severed diplomatic ties with Mexico over the asylum granted to former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez.
Betssy Chavez is currently at the Mexican embassy in Lima and Peru has denied her safe passage.
Chavez faces charges of conspiracy related to former President Pedro Castillo's 2022 attempt to dissolve Congress.
Mexico maintains its decision to grant asylum is in accordance with international law and denies interfering in Peru's internal affairs.
- Who
- Mexico's charge d’affaires Karla Ornelas and Peru's government.
- What
- Mexico's top diplomat left Peru amid heightened tensions over Mexico granting asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez.
- When
- Late on Saturday, as reported by Peru's migration agency.
- Where
- Peru, specifically Lima.
- Why
- Peru severed diplomatic ties with Mexico after Mexico granted asylum to Betssy Chavez, who faces charges in Peru and is at the Mexican embassy.
Mexico's Stance
Peru's Stance
Granting Asylum to Betssy Chavez
Mexico's Stance
Mexico states its action is in strict accordance with applicable international law, citing the 1954 Caracas Convention, and denies intervening in Peru's internal affairs.
Peru's Stance
Peru has severed diplomatic ties with Mexico and stated it will not grant safe passage to Chavez, who is residing at the Mexican embassy.
Diplomatic Relations
Mexico's Stance
Mexico's top diplomat has left Peru as directed by the Peruvian government.
Peru's Stance
Peru has severed diplomatic ties with Mexico and declared the Mexican charge d’affaires unwelcome.
- Mexican Diplomat's Departure
- Karla Ornelas, Mexico's charge d’affaires in Peru, has left Peru.
- Reason for Tension
- Mexico granted asylum to Betssy Chavez, former prime minister under Peru's ex-President Pedro Castillo.
- Chavez's Situation
- Chavez is at the Mexican embassy in Lima and Peru has denied her safe passage.
- Chavez's Charges
- She faces conspiracy charges related to Pedro Castillo's 2022 attempt to dissolve Congress.
- Peru's Action
- Peru severed diplomatic ties with Mexico.
- Mexico's Justification
- Mexico cites the 1954 Caracas Convention and denies interfering in Peru's internal affairs.