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Peru’s Congress declared Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata after Mexico granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez.

The move escalates tensions after Peru’s interim president severed diplomatic relations, accusing Mexico of interfering in Peru’s internal affairs by backing deposed President Pedro Castillo.

Chávez faces prosecution for attempting to dissolve Congress and remains in Mexico’s diplomatic residence while Peru considers its legal response.

LIMA, Peru — Peru’s Congress on Thursday declared Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata after Mexico decided to grant asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, i

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