The 1979 Constitution of Peru reintroduced bicameralism, establishing a Senate and a Chamber of Deputies, which was a departure from the unicameral system defended in the 1931 Constituent Assembly. The implementation of bicameralism faced criticism due to the lack of regional constituuencies and the absence of functional differentiation in legislative …
In June 1980, shortly before Fernando Belaúnde Terry assumed the presidency, the outgoing military government of Francisco Morales Bermúdez enacted secret laws concerning the National Defense System. These laws ensured that military institutions retained significant control over defense matters, limiting the power of the incoming civilian government. The laws were …
In 1985, the Peruvian Congress investigated the Accomarca massacre, where multiple campesinos, including women and minors, were killed. The Senate concluded that the incidents were common crimes rather than military ones. Telmo Hurtado, the direct perpetrator, justified his actions during the congressional investigation, showing no remorse.
In October 1986, the Peruvian Army engaged in violent confrontations with alleged subversives in Pomatambo and Parcco Alto, resulting in the deaths of 13 individuals. Subsequent investigations revealed evidence of human rights violations, including the mutilation and incineration of bodies. Despite initial military denials, a Senate investigation acknowledged the violations, …
On 31 August 1989, the Senate responded to Senator César Rojas Huaroto's request to investigate human rights violations in Huancavelica, Peru. The investigation focused on threats to the Colegio de Abogados and the disappearance of several individuals, including a student, five teachers, and 17 campesinos from Julcamarca. The Commission found …
In August 1990, shortly after Alberto Fujimori assumed the presidency of Peru, a radical economic adjustment program known as the 'fujishock' was implemented. This program aimed to stabilize the economy but lacked provisions for social welfare, leading to significant economic hardship for the population. Despite this, a significant portion of …
On March 26, 1991, a delegation led by Provincial Prosecutor Guillermo García Zamora attempted to investigate the situation of detainees at the Pampa Cangallo Military Base. Despite identifying themselves, the delegation faced intimidation, including explosive detonations, and was denied access to the base. This obstruction led to a Senate investigation, …
In April 1991, three agents from the National Intelligence Service (SIN) were detained by the National Police near Plaza Italia in Barrios Altos, Lima. This incident led to a Senate motion expressing dissatisfaction with the information provided by the ministers of Interior and Defense. The ministers were called to provide …
On November 15, 1991, the Ministers of the Interior and Defense appeared again before the Senate Committee. General Briones Davila denied the existence of the 'Ambulant Operations Plan' and the 'Lima Sheraton Surveillance Post', based on documents from DIRCOTE and the General Staff of the Armed Forces. In view of …
The Barrios Altos massacre involved the killing of several individuals in a district of Lima, Peru, and was linked to anti-terrorism operations by state forces. Following the massacre, a commission was formed by the Senate to investigate the incident. However, the investigation was halted when President Alberto Fujimori dissolved the …
