The diplomatic headquarters of Mexico In Lima, located on Coronel Portillo Avenue in the San Isidro district, this Saturday dawned with a change: the raising of the flag of Brazil.
This measure, confirmed by the Peruvian Foreign Ministry, formalizes the representation commission that the Mexican government granted to the Brazilian administration to safeguard its interests and assets after the cessation of direct relations with Peru.
This administrative transition is a standard procedure within international practice. As explained by the Foreign Ministry, when two States break ties, the country that withdraws has the right to request an allied nation to take charge of its diplomatic affairs.
In this case, Brazil accepted responsibility after coordination with the Peruvian government; However, it was clarified that this representation has limits. Brazil is not authorized to manage consular or economic procedures on behalf of the Mexican State.
The origin of this diplomatic disagreement dates back to the beginning of November 2025. The trigger was Mexico’s decision to grant political asylum to Betssy Chávez, former Peruvian prime minister sentenced to eleven and a half years in prison for the crime of rebellion.
Chávez was sentenced as a co-author of the coup attempt led by former President Pedro Castillo on December 7, 2022.
The raising of the Brazilian flag and the constant police surveillance outside the embassy strictly respond to security and sovereignty protocols provided for in the Vienna Convention.
With this measure, Brazil acts as an administrative bridge in the midst of a climate of tension that keeps official ties between Lima and Mexico City frozen, guaranteeing only the physical integrity of the diplomatic headquarters while the suspension of bilateral relations persists.
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