The governments of Colombia y Peru They have taken an important step towards the normalization of their diplomatic relations, which are not full since March 2023, after a disagreement between the president of the Andean country, Dina Boluarte, and her Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro.
On Thursday afternoon May 1, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Daniel Ávilahe met in Bogotá with his Peruvian couple, Felix Denegriand after the meeting they approved a roadmap aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, as reported in the Chancellery of Peru.
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In addition, the main mechanisms of dialogue between the two countries, which had been suspended after a period of diplomatic tensions.
In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru highlighted the progress made in the bilateral agenda and stressed mutual interest in strengthening the historical bonds of friendship and cooperation. In addition, in the institutional account of the Ministry on platform X, it was pointed out that progress reflect a renewed impulse in key areas such as security, defense, development and border integration, fight against drug trafficking and technical and scientific cooperation.
The deterioration of relations between Peru and Colombia dates back to March 2023, when Peru withdrew its ambassador to Bogotá. This decision was motivated by statements by the Colombian President, Gustavo Petrothat the Peruvian government considered “interference and offensive” towards the Peruvian president, On Biguartewho assumed the position after the dismissal of Pedro Castillo.
Castillo was ceased after a failed attempted Autogolpe in December 2022, which unleashed a political crisis in Peru. Since then, relations between the two countries had remained only at the level of business managers.
This clash has been argued by Petro for Castillo’s defense that, in addition, to be in his same political spectrum, was relegated from power without mediating a criminal conviction against him, which goes against his popular election, and of the pronouncements that the Inter -American Court of Human Rights has made.
The reconciliation process began on February 14, 2023, when both governments agreed in Lima to restore their diplomatic relations through the appointment of new ambassadors and the reactivation of the main bilateral mechanisms. This commitment has materialized with the recent meeting in Bogotá and the approval of the road map, which seeks to consolidate cooperation on issues of common interest.
As part of his visit to Colombia, Denegri also presided over the reopening of the Consulate General of Peru in Bogotá, a symbolic gesture that reinforces the intention of both countries to move towards a closer relationship. As reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru, this Consulate will play a key role in attention to the Peruvian community in Colombia and in strengthening bilateral links.
Colombia and Peru share an Amazon border of more than 1,600 kilometers, which has led both countries to develop a strategic relationship based on regional cooperation. Among the main challenges they face jointly are organized crime, drug trafficking and climate change, problems that directly affect the border region and that require coordinated efforts for their solution.
The restoration of diplomatic relations between Colombia and Peru marks a new chapter in the history of cooperation between these two South American countries. The implementation of the route map approved in Bogotá will be crucial to consolidate the advances achieved and address shared challenges in key areas for the development and safety of both countries.
