Two former foreign ministers, an international analyst, a jurist, and a veteran social democratic politician all rejected or advised against such a measure, which the president, who began his term last month and is just over nine months old, suggested was possible.

Jeri’s statement contradicted previous assertions by Prime Minister Ernesto Alvarez and Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela, who officially ruled out a raid on a Mexican diplomatic mission.

According to an official Mexican report, the Peruvian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed that the State will guarantee the immunity of its diplomatic properties, including the residence where Chavez is currently staying.

Former Foreign Minister Eduardo Ferrero opined that the controversial presidential statement was a mistake and expressed his hope that the government would correct it.

He explained that raiding the Mexican diplomatic residence would be a violation of international obligations, a view shared by the right-wing former Foreign Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea.

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