Mexico and Peru Move to Restore Diplomatic Relations

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has initiated efforts to restore diplomatic relations with Peru following expressions of interest from Peruvian President-elect Keiko Fujimori.

Key points

• President Claudia Sheinbaum instructed the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Velasco, to establish communication with the incoming Peruvian government.
• Diplomatic ties between the two nations had been strained since 2023 following the removal of former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo.
• Mexico maintains its stance that the detention of Pedro Castillo was arbitrary, despite the push for renewed diplomatic cooperation.
• The rupture in relations was previously exacerbated by Mexico granting political asylum to former Peruvian officials.

Why it matters

The potential normalization of ties between Mexico and Peru marks a significant shift in regional diplomacy, aiming to resolve a long-standing diplomatic freeze that has impacted bilateral cooperation.