Relations between both countries were established in the 20th century, elevated to embassy level on August 26, 1955.[2] Both countries maintained resident diplomatic missions during this period until the 1990s, when the Peruvian embassy in the Haitian capital closed a few days prior to the 1991 Haitian coup d'état,[3] with the embassy in Lima also closing soon after. Peru is since accredited to Haiti from its embassy in Santo Domingo, and has an honorary consulate in Port-au-Prince.[4]
A small number of Haitians live in Peru,[5] with most of them aiming to reach neighbouring countries instead of staying there.[6][7] Meanwhile, blue helmets make up a significant part of Peruvian presence in Haiti.[8]
Augustin delivered his credentials on December 11, 1989,[11] and ceased to be recognised by Peruvian government in 1994 at the request of Jean-Bertrand Aristide.[12]
1991:Resident embassies closed due to the coup d'état; the ambassador in Santiago becomes accredited instead
^Veritas (in Spanish). Vol. 13. Buenos Aires. 1931. p. 324.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
^Tardieu Duquella, Frédéric (1982). Guide diplomatique pour les jeunes haïtiens qui entrent dans la carrière (in French). Vol. 4. p. 78. Ambassadeur d'Haiti au Pérou, 1961-1968