Overview
- The government says it will consult other OAS members before deciding on Mexico’s request for a salvoconducto.
- The Foreign Ministry received the request on Monday and is analyzing whether it conforms to international law.
- Betssy Chávez remains inside Mexico’s embassy in Lima under diplomatic asylum granted by Mexico.
- Peru’s Foreign Ministry argues the asylum system has been misused in recent years to shield people accused of common crimes.
- Peru has announced a break in diplomatic relations with Mexico, and officials say Chávez cannot leave for Mexico until a decision is made.