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Peru asks Mexico to investigate threats against Peruvian diplomats

Photo: ANDINA/Renato Pajuelo

Photo: ANDINA/Renato Pajuelo

15:30 | Lima, Jun. 2.

Regarding the information disseminated in media outlets about the threats received by Peru's Embassy officials based in Mexico, the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports the following:

On the night of Wednesday, May 31, Peru's Chargé d'Affaires in Mexico received a death threat through an anonymous message sent via WhatsApp to the emergency cell phone of the Consulate General located in Mexico City.

Immediately, the Mexican Police was informed about the act, and the corresponding complaint was filed at the Prosecutor's Office of the host country.

Likewise, a diplomatic note was sent to the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting that the corresponding investigations be carried out and that the security and guarantees be provided to Peruvian officials.

At the request of Peru's mission, Mexican authorities have reinforced security at the Peruvian Embassy headquarters, the consular site, as well as at the Chargé d'Affaires' home.

The Peruvian Police Attaché Office in Mexico is in permanent contact with police authorities of the host country, following up on the case and the investigations.

Lastly, the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that the operations at our Embassy and Consulate General in Mexico continue normally.

(END) NDP/MVB

Published: 6/2/2023