The approval of Law 24150 by the Peruvian Congress established norms for states of exception, allowing the military to assume control over internal order. This legal framework weakened civilian democratic power and reduced counter-subversive policies to military repression and control. Despite investigative commissions formed in 1985 to address human rights …
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.
On June 6, 1985, the Peruvian Congress passed Law 24150, which established norms for states of exception where the military assumed control over internal order. This law effectively legalized the military's discretionary power over civil authority, a practice that was already occurring. The law was a response to the threat …
In November 1990, the Peruvian Congress, with the support of officialist and APRA deputies, blocked a constitutional accusation against former President Alan García. The accusation was related to his alleged responsibility in the 1986 prison massacres. This event highlighted the political maneuvering and alliances formed by President Fujimori to prevent …
In May 1991, the Peruvian government under President Alberto Fujimori proposed a public pacification plan emphasizing constitutional norms and human rights. This initiative was part of broader negotiations with the United States to secure international financial support and reduce narcotics flow. The proposal was presented at the 'Mesa de Paz', …
The Peruvian Foreign Minister paid an official visit to Santiago de Chile with the aim of initiating a dialogue on the execution of the treaty signed in 1929 between Peru and Chile. This visit took place in a context of internal political tensions in Peru, with confrontations between the Executive …
In early 1992, the Peruvian Congress convened an extraordinary session to review legislative decrees related to national defense and pacification efforts. Despite efforts to modify and reach consensus on these decrees, tensions persisted between the executive branch, led by President Alberto Fujimori, and the opposition. The political crisis highlighted disagreements …
In 1993, the Peruvian Congress approved the creation of a Special Investigation Commission for the 'La Cantuta' case, involving the disappearance and murder of university students and a professor. The investigation sought to interview high-ranking military officials and presidential advisor Vladimiro Montesinos. Despite initial resistance and legal maneuvering by military …
On April 2, 1993, Congressman Henry Pease García informed the Peruvian Congress about a document from a military organization, COMACA, which alleged that a professor and nine students from 'La Cantuta' were murdered by an army command with the knowledge of high-ranking military officials. This led to the creation of …
In February 1994, the Peruvian Congress passed the 'Cantuta Law,' which altered the voting requirements in the Supreme Court to resolve jurisdictional conflicts between military and civilian courts. This law was enacted amidst a legal battle over the prosecution of military officers involved in the 'La Cantuta' case, where nine …
In 1995, the Peruvian Congress passed a law granting amnesty to military personnel, absolving them of numerous human rights violations committed during the internal conflict. This legislation, along with administrative intervention at the National University of Education (UNE), marked the beginning of a new phase of institutionalized silence regarding violence …
The Barrios Altos massacre involved the killing of civilians by paramilitary forces, with evidence linking the vehicles used to official government entities. On April 28, 1995, the Supreme Council of Military Justice claimed jurisdiction over the case, leading to a legal dispute with the Supreme Court. Subsequently, on June 14, …
In June 1995, the Peruvian Congress approved two controversial laws, 26479 and 26492, under the regime of President Alberto Fujimori. These laws effectively granted amnesty to state perpetrators of human rights violations, prohibiting judicial investigations into crimes that had not been previously reported. The laws were met with widespread condemnation …
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 …
On 15 June 1995, the Peruvian Congress passed an amnesty law granting general amnesty to military, police, and civilian personnel involved in crimes during the internal conflict. This law was passed with 47 votes in favor and 11 against, and it aimed to prevent investigations into cases involving military and …
On October 18, 1995, a proposal was made in the Peruvian Congress to form an investigative commission to examine the military's involvement in the Cantuta Massacre, where a professor and nine students were killed. Despite evidence presented by Major Santiago Martín Rivas linking military personnel to the crime, the motion …
On April 15, 1997, Fernando Olivera proposed that the Peruvian Congress establish a commission to investigate allegations made by ex-SIN agent Mesmer Carles Talledo regarding the Colina Group and its connections to the National Intelligence Service. Despite the serious nature of the accusations, the majority in Congress dismissed the motion, …
