Peru Severs Ties With Mexico as Political Standoff Deepens

Police officers stand guard in front of Mexico's embassy in Lima after former Prime Minister Betssy Chávez entered to seek asylum on Nov. 3. — Police officers stand guard in front of Mexico's embassy in Lima after former Prime Minister Betssy Chávez entered to seek asylum on Nov. 3.Photographer: Martin Mejia/AP Photo

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By Marcelo Rochabrun

November 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM UTC

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Peru broke off diplomatic relations with Mexico on Monday in the latest chapter of a years-long dispute stemming from Mexican support for left-wing politicians accused of plotting a 2022 coup in the South American nation.