Brazil’s foreign ministry says it has taken over Mexico’s diplomatic interests in Peru following a diplomatic rift over a Peruvian politician who was granted asylum by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The Brazilian foreign ministry said in a statement it is “granting a request from the Mexican government” with the “consent of the Peruvian government.” It added it wil guard the Mexican embassy building, the residence of its head of mission, assets and files. Peru severed diplomatic relations with Mexico more than two months ago to protest Sheinbaum’s granting asylum to ex-Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, who had been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison on rebellion charges.
