The Mexican government regrets Peru’s decision to “lower the level of diplomatic relations” between the two countries

The Mexican government, in a statement, commented on the president’s recent decision. Dina Boluarte finally recall the Peruvian ambassador to that country and leave a charge d’affaires in his place.

In this regard, the Administration of the President Andres Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) He indicated that he “regrets” Peru’s decision to “lower the level of diplomatic relations.”

“The Government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, regrets the decision of the current Government of the Republic of Peru to lower the level of diplomatic relations between the two countries to the level of Chargé d’Affaires ad interim and to permanently recall the Ambassador. Manuel Gerardo Talavera.the statement says.

Similarly, the Mexican government has indicated that it will “maintain its level of representation diplomatic and consular”, with the aim of “developing ties between our peoples and helping the Mexican community in Peru.”

“(…), while reaffirming his conviction that channels diplomatic communication for the benefit of both societies,” said Mexico.

Finally, the communiqué emphasizes the intention of the AMLO government “that a democratic agreement may be reached in the near future on the divisions that exist in this brotherly Latin American country.”

Jose Tello: “There is an opportunity to improve relations with Mexico”

Minister of Justice, Jose Tello Alfaroin an interview conducted today, on Saturday, in national radio, He pointed out that there is a possibility that the situation of diplomatic tension could change as soon as AMLO “changes its attitude”.

“It’s something that depends on behavior change what the president of Mexico might have is not up to us. We are interested in maintaining good relations with Mexico. The fact that the business delegate remains means that there is a minimum relationship, at least in all agreements and other commercial transactions that Peru has with Mexico, a sister country that bears a huge resemblance to Peru,” he explained.

“It would be possible to improve [las relaciones bilaterales] only to the extent that Mr. Lopez Obrador change your narrative and, indeed, until you apologize […]. We hope that he will change his attitude and understand that with his intervention he is damaging a very strong historical relationship, ”he added.

He also stressed that Lopez Obrador responsible for interfering in the internal affairs of Peru.

“We have a case of interference, this must be said categorically. When it comes to foreign policy, you must be very respectful of the internal affairs of each country. Mr. López Obrador made a number of unacceptable views. A gentleman should be concerned about the affairs of his country,” he said.

“It seems to me that reciprocity between states is extremely important. Mr. López Obrador must understand, no matter how much his ideology tells him otherwise, that Peru has a constitutional order,” he added.