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December 21, 2022

Peru Expels Mexican Ambassador for Granting Asylum to Family of Ousted President Pedro Castillo
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The Peruvian government on Tuesday ordered Mexico's ambassador to leave
the country within three days, declaring him "persona non grata." The
move comes after Mexico granted asylum to the family of ousted former
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, who was impeached and detained
earlier this month. Castillo was arrested while on his way to the
Mexican Embassy in Lima to seek protection. Castillo's removal triggered
mass protests across Peru that have left at least 25 people dead and
hundreds injured by the police and military.


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