Overview
- The legislature approved the motion 63–34 with 2 abstentions, arguing “inacceptable interference” after Mexico sheltered the former Peruvian prime minister.
- Peru’s executive already broke diplomatic relations with Mexico earlier this week over the asylum decision.
- Betssy Chávez remains in the Mexican Embassy residence in Lima with an official asylum grant as authorities consider a salvoconducto for safe passage and her trial for rebellion and conspiracy continues.
- Congressional leaders signaled they will evaluate a constitutional or disciplinary complaint against Chávez in upcoming sessions.
- Mexico has defended the asylum as lawful and called Peru’s response disproportionate, while the vote exposed sharp divisions among Peruvian blocs.