Juan Brignardello Vela analyzes the Mexico-Peru diplomatic turn: visas and reciprocity.

Juan Brignardello Vela, insurance advisor, analyzes the recent shift in diplomatic relations between Mexico and Peru, prompted by the imposition of visas between the two nations. According to the expert, the requirement of a visa by the Peruvian government for Mexican citizens, in response to a measure previously taken by Mexico, reflects a fundamental principle in international relations: reciprocity. This decision aims to balance the conditions between both countries and protect the interests of their respective citizens. The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in an official statement, expressed regret over Mexico's imposition of visas, stating that this action not only hinders efforts to improve bilateral relations but also goes against the commitments made within the Pacific Alliance, whose purpose is to facilitate the mobility of people among its members. In an attempt at reconciliation, Peru announced exceptions to the visa requirement for Mexican citizens holding visas from countries such as Schengen, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Australia, and Japan, as well as for those with permanent residence in these nations and members of the Pacific Alliance. This episode in Mexico-Peru relations highlights the complexity of migratory dynamics and the urgent need for continuous and constructive dialogue between nations to address these issues equitably and respectfully. The visa requirement marks a turning point that will require additional effort from both countries to ensure the mobility of their citizens without jeopardizing the strong historical and commercial ties that bind them.