confirmed that a group of 12 Peruvian nationals was evacuated from Israeli territory and is now safe in the city of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
In remarks to RPP Noticias, the diplomat said the compatriots were received by the team from the Peruvian Embassy in Cairo just minutes before the interview.
"They are now safe and will be transferred to the designated security zone," said Sanchez-Checa, who gave the interview from the border with Egypt.
The ambassador clarified that, initially, a total of 29 Peruvians had registered to be evacuated.
However, he explained that with the stabilization of the ceasefire and the relative return of calm in the area, a large group decided not to leave during the night.
In the end, 12 people made up the evacuation group.
Asked about the situation of Mrs. Betty Yaker, a fellow Peruvian residing in Ramla —a city affected by Iranian bombings— the diplomat explained that she had initially registered for evacuation as part of this operation.
Nonetheless, her departure was arranged through another route thanks to the reopening of flights.
"The embassy contacted her immediately, and thanks to a charter flight arranged with other ambassadors from the Latin American group, she will be traveling tomorrow. An embassy official will assist her with boarding, and she will soon be in Italy, which was her intended destination," he explained.
Furthermore, Sanchez-Checa noted that the situation in Israel has stabilized.
"People are very resilient; everything has practically returned to normal, but we remain vigilant and will continue working around the clock to assist any Peruvian who encounters a problem," he said.
The envoy also noted that, although there are difficulties in securing flights due to high demand, the situation is beginning to normalize. Sanchez-Checa added he hopes that "by the end of this week, everyone who wishes to leave will be able to do so."
Regarding the Israel-Egypt border crossing, the ambassador stated that there were no frictions or difficulties.
Moreover, he said that it is common for Israeli citizens to cross into that area of Egypt, as it is a zone of continuous transit.
In that regard, Peru's Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed the evacuation via its social media channels, stating that its mission is to remain in constant contact and coordination with Peruvians in Israel and Iran.