Nov. 10 (UPI) -- The government of Peru expelled Cuba's ambassador, Carlos Zamora, after questioning his diplomatic activities amid allegations of his alleged ties to Cuban intelligence.
The Foreign Ministry said Zamora was summoned Oct. 28 by Deputy Foreign Minister Félix Denegri Boza "to discuss the activities carried out during his mission."
After the meeting, the Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying that "based on what was discussed at that meeting, Ambassador Zamora concluded his functions in Peru and left the country permanently." No further details were provided.
Although several Peruvian lawmakers said the diplomat had been expelled, the government only announced the end of his mission in the same statement in which it declared Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata after Mexico granted asylum to former Prime Minister Betssy Chávez.
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