on Monday indicated that Brazil's current role in handling Mexico's diplomatic affairs in Peru does not affect the situation of Betssy Chavez, who remains inside the Mexican Embassy in Lima.
"The Peruvian Foreign Affairs Ministry has given its consent, which is why you have seen the change of flag at the residence, and Brazil is now also in charge of the Mexican Embassy offices in Peru," Minister De Zela said in remarks to reporters.
Within this framework, the Cabinet member was asked how this change could affect the status of former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who has sought asylum in Mexico and has remained at its diplomatic mission facilities in Lima's San Isidro district since November 3, 2025.
"No, it does not affect Ms. Chavez's situation in any way, since Brazil is acting on behalf of Mexico in Peru. In short, that change does not affect anything at all," he stated.
On November 27, 2025, the Judiciary sentenced Betssy Chavez to 11 years, 5 months, and 15 days in prison for her role in Pedro Castillo's failed coup attempt dated December 7, 2022.
In addition, authorities ordered her location and capture nationwide and internationally.
