Peru’s abstention on Palestine vote draws domestic criticism

Peru’s abstention in a UN General Assembly vote concerning Palestine has drawn criticism from politicians and analysts, who said it marked a departure from the country’s traditional diplomatic position. Senator Mirtha Chávez called the vote “shameful,” while analysts Francisco Belaúnde and Óscar Vidarte criticized what they described as growing alignment with the United States and Israel. Former presidential adviser Julio Schiappa also alleged that Foreign Minister Carlos Espá instructed Peru’s UN delegation to support Israel. The allegations were not independently verified in the supplied evidence.