Diplomatic Détente in the Americas: What's Behind Mexico and Peru's Reconciliation? The sudden re establishment of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Peru has sent ripples through the hemisphere.
On its surface, it appears to be a simple case of nations burying the hatchet over a high profile asylum row.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find a complex web of regional politics, shifting allegiances, and the specter of authoritarianism.