Mexican Envoy Leaves Peru as Rift Over Asylum Widens

Overview

• Karla Ornelas, Mexico’s chargé d’affaires in Lima, departed Peru after an ultimatum, with Migraciones Perú confirming her exit.
• Peru announced the rupture of diplomatic relations on November 3 and its Congress declared President Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata.
• Mexico defended the asylum for Betssy Chávez as humanitarian and said it has formally requested a safe‑conduct under the Caracas Convention.
• Both governments say consular and commercial channels remain in place, and Mexico says it will continue consular services for its nationals in Peru.
• Banxico data show bilateral trade totaled $2.63 billion in 2024 and $1.32 billion through August 2025, with analysts warning of potential supply risks for Mexican importers of petroleum gas and refined copper.