Sheinbaum maintains her stance in the face of pressure from Peru over the Pedro Castillo case.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum remains firm in her stance of solidarity with former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo , despite recent pressure from the Peruvian Congress , which considered declaring her persona non grata .

At the National Palace, Sheinbaum stressed: “ It doesn't matter, we will maintain our position .”

The president emphasized that her solidarity with Castillo reflects her perception that the former president suffered a coup d'état , and that her stance is consistent with Mexico's diplomatic tradition of supporting democratically elected governments in crisis situations.

Tensions arose after Pedro Castillo was removed from office and subsequently arrested in Peru. Mexico offered support to the former president through its diplomatic representation and the intervention of officials, drawing criticism from Peruvian political sectors who question the neutrality of Mexico's stance.

Sheinbaum compared the situation to decisions made by Andrés Manuel López Obrador 's administration toward Ecuador , when Mexico severed diplomatic relations after the invasion of its embassy. " We maintain the same criteria ," she affirmed, reaffirming the continuity of Mexican foreign policy in the face of regional crises.

The president explained that Mexico's position does not constitute aggression toward Peru, but rather an exercise in political and diplomatic solidarity . She also received Pedro Castillo's lawyer at the National Palace, with whom she discussed the former president's situation and the importance of ensuring respect for the political rights of elected leaders.

Analysts emphasize that Mexico's strategy seeks to safeguard its international authority and reinforce the perception that the country defends democracy in Latin America , avoiding giving in to external pressures that could set precedents in future diplomatic relations.

The Peruvian Congress considered declaring Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata , but there is no international mechanism to force Mexico to change its stance. This situation has generated a political and media debate about government intervention in external crises and the scope of solidarity diplomacy.

Internationally, Sheinbaum's position has been perceived as consistent with Mexican foreign policy , which has historically prioritized the defense of sovereignty and democracy, even in the face of internal conflicts in other countries in the region.

Mexico's firm stance highlights the importance of coherence in foreign policy and the defense of democratic principles. It also sends a message to Latin America and the international community about Mexico's independence and consistency in addressing political conflicts and coups d'état .