Overview
- Mexico granted Chávez diplomatic asylum, and she remains inside the Mexican Embassy in Lima awaiting authorization to depart.
- President José Jerí said the government will decide Friday based on the Foreign Ministry’s recommendation and Peru’s international commitments.
- Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela confirmed the request arrived Monday afternoon and said legal studies are underway before issuing a response.
- Lawmakers are split, with Renovación Popular citing the Caracas Convention to deny a pass over rebellion and conspiracy charges, while Perú Libre calls her politically persecuted and supports granting it.
- Experts diverge, as Miguel Rodríguez Mackay warns denial would harm Peru’s image and clash with treaty and constitutional duties, while ex-chancellor Javier González-Olaechea urges rejection under Article 3.