Mexico's top diplomat, Karla Ornelas, has left Peru amidst a diplomatic crisis sparked by the country's decision to grant asylum to former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez. The tensions escalated when Peru severed diplomatic ties with Mexico, accusing them of interfering in its internal affairs. Chavez, facing conspiracy charges linked to former President Pedro Castillo's 2022 attempt to dissolve Congress, sought asylum at the Mexican embassy in Lima. Mexico justified its decision to grant asylum under the 1954 Caracas Convention, while Peru's government refused to grant safe passage to Chavez, effectively blocking her departure. This situation has led to a heated exchange, with Peruvian lawmakers declaring Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum unwelcome in the country. The departure of Ornelas, the charge d'affaires, marks a significant step in this escalating conflict, leaving the future of diplomatic relations between the two nations uncertain.
