# Mexico and Peru Reinstate Diplomatic Ties After Asylum Dispute

Mexico and Peru have agreed to restore full diplomatic relations, ending a rift caused by Peru's expulsion of Mexican diplomats. The conflict began when Mexico granted asylum to the family of ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo. The rapprochement signals a de-escalation of tensions between the two Latin American nations.

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- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz7dy1l3e77o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:38:28 GMT