Mexico investigates threats against Peruvian diplomats

( Spanish) — Mexico reported that it reinforced the security of the Peruvian diplomatic delegation in the country, after Peruvian authorities denounced death threats that their embassy in Mexican territory had received.

“The Government of Mexico has reinforced the security of the legation and private residence,” reported the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement, adding that they are conducting “investigations to clarify these unfortunate facts.”

Earlier on Friday, the president of the Peruvian Council of Ministers, Alberto Otárola, condemned the alleged death threats that the country’s embassy in Mexico received, after the Peruvian Foreign Ministry denounced them.

On his Twitter account, Otárola said that these facts should be investigated to find out their origin.

According to a statement from the Peruvian Foreign Ministry, last Wednesday the charge d’affaires of the Peruvian delegation received a death threat through messages on the WhatsApp application. The statement adds that this fact was notified to the Mexican authorities and that the headquarters and the affected official are receiving additional protection.

“A diplomatic note was sent to the Mexican Foreign Ministry requesting that the corresponding investigations be carried out and that assurances and guarantees be provided to our officials,” the statement said.