Law 26479

Timeline Events 2

1. July 1, 1991

   Santa Barbara Community Case

   The case involves incidents that occurred in July 1991 during routine patrols in Huancavelica, a region declared a zone of emergency due to subversive activities. The patrols aimed to ensure security against crimes and human rights violations by subversive elements. The case was reopened following a ruling by the Inter-American …

   Huancavelica, Peru

   #Santa Bárbara #huancavelica #human rights #Inter-American Court of Human Rights #amnesty #terrorism #1991
2. June 14, 1995

   Approval of the General Amnesty Law in Peru

   In a controversial move, the Peruvian Congress approved the General Amnesty Law (Law 26479) on June 14, 1995. This law granted amnesty to individuals convicted of human rights violations during the fight against terrorism, as well as those involved in the attempted coup of November 13, 1992. The approval came …

   Peru Junio, Congreso

   #Peru #amnesty laws #human rights #barrios altos #1995 #impunity