The in charge of the Mexican Embassy in Peru He left the country last Saturday, November 8, at night. As reported by Migraciones on its official X account (formerly Twitter), Karla Ornelas He left Peruvian territory after carrying out immigration control. This occurs after the Government of José Jerí will grant her a “peremptory deadline” to withdraw, after the diplomatic asylum granted to the former prime minister Betssy Chavez.
Ornelas’ departure occurs after Peru, through the Foreign Ministry, decided to break diplomatic relations with Mexico last November 3rd.
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The Government communicated this break after confirming the asylum granted to Chávez Chino, who is being investigated for the attempted coup d’état in December 2022. In addition, the former congresswoman faces an oral trial that is in its last stage before the judges’ verdict is given.
However, during a press conference, the president of Mexico, Claudia SheinbaumPeru described the decision as “out of proportion.” However, the Congress decided to declare Sheinbaum persona non grata for his statements about the country and his support for former President Castillo.
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Government extends safe passage for Betssy Chávez and plans to modify Caracas Convention
Last Friday, November 7, through a statement from the Foreign Ministry, the Government of José Jerí reported that, for now, it will not grant safe passage to Betssy Chavez. In addition, it will present a proposal to the OAS member countries to modify the Caracas Convention, arguing that since its adoption there has been a negative evolution in its international application.
“It has been confirmed in different cases – not only linked to Peru – that in recent years an improper use of this norm has been made, classifying common crimes as cases of political persecution,” the statement indicates.
