US EditionPeru Denies Safe Passage to Former PM Amid Diplomatic Tensions with Mexico
- Peru's government announced it will not allow former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez safe passage to Mexico, blocking her departure from the country.
- Chavez faces conspiracy charges, with prosecutors seeking a 25-year prison sentence.
- President José Jeré stated that Chavez "cannot travel to Mexico," highlighting diplomatic tensions with Mexico.
- Peru's foreign ministry criticized Mexico's asylum decision, stating it has been "distorted" and plans to propose changes at the Organization of American States.
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The Lima government refuses to allow safe passage for Chavez, accused of "conspiracy" and "rebellion", exacerbating the diplomatic rift with Mexico.
José Jerí on the suspension of safe-conduct for Betssy Chávez: "She cannot travel to Mexico" | José Jerí | President Jerí | Betssy Chávez | Mexican Embassy
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The PrintPeru denies ex-PM seeking asylum safe passage to Mexico
LIMA - Peru's government on Friday said it will not grant safe passage to former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who was granted asylum by Mexico, effectively blocking her departure from the country. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Peru Denies Safe Passage to Former PM Amid Diplomatic Tensions with Mexico
Peru's government has refused safe passage for former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who is seeking asylum in Mexico. Chavez is facing conspiracy charges but denies the allegations. The diplomatic tension highlights Peru’s criticisms of Mexico's asylum practices under the 1954 Caracas Convention.
Tensions between Mexico and Peru continue to escalate with the Peruvian Foreign Ministry’s decision this Friday night to hold the situation of former Prime Minister Pedro Castillo, Betssy Chávez, a refugee at the Mexican embassy. Chávez, accused of being one of the co-authors of the December 2022 coup, received asylum from Mexico and needs a safe passage to leave Peru, a permit that the Peruvian government refuses to grant. Continue reading
The government of Peru will consult with the OAS before deciding on a safe conduct for the former official in the Mexican embassy.
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