Peru

November 4, 2025 7:02 PM

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Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Mexico over asylum to ex-PM Betssy Chávez

Peru has announced to cut off diplomatic ties with Mexico following Mexico’s decision to grant asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez. Mr Chávez is facing charges related to the 2022 coup attempt led by former President Pedro Castillo. Peru's Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela described Mexico’s move as an unfriendly act and cited repeated interference by Mexican leaders in Peru’s internal affairs. The crisis marks a new low in relations between the two nations, already strain...

7.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Peru

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake today rocked Peru. The US Geological Survey said the temblor hit 8.8 kilometers from Atiquipa district. Initially, an alert warning of possible tsunami waves reaching up to 1 to 3 meters along some coastal areas in Peru was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) but it later dropped the alert. In a post on social media, the Peruvian Presidency posted that the government is monitoring the situation and evaluating any possible damage....