On March 10, 1981, the Peruvian government, under the authority of Law 23230, promulgated Legislative Decree 046, which defined the crime of terrorism and established procedural norms for such cases. This decree was introduced amidst the rise of subversive activities by the group Sendero Luminoso, which created significant political tension …
On July 28, 1988, Manuel Febres Flores, a lawyer and president of the Association of Democratic Lawyers, was assassinated in Lima. The crime was claimed by a group called 'Comando Rodrigo Franco', which was later associated with the APRA party and the Ministry of the Interior. An investigative commission was …
In 1989, the Peruvian government, under pressure from increasing terrorist activities, implemented a new counter-subversive strategy led by the armed forces. This strategy was developed independently of the government and congress, focusing on intelligence and military operations. By mid-1989, eight departments and 36% of the country's districts were in a …
In 1991, President Alberto Fujimori of Peru used legislative decrees to bypass democratic controls and consolidate power, ostensibly to combat subversion. This led to a clash with Congress, which sought to repeal several decrees that undermined democratic principles. The conflict highlighted the tension between executive power and legislative oversight during …
During the dictatorship of Alberto Fujimori, the government attempted to legalize impunity for human rights violations committed by state agents. The Congress approved two amnesty laws that violated constitutional provisions and international treaties. The strict application of anti-terrorism legislation in 1992 led to unfair trials and long sentences for innocent …
In early 1992, President Alberto Fujimori of Peru made several observations on the General Budget Law for 1992, preventing its promulgation and causing a temporary paralysis of public sector activities. Fujimori called for an extraordinary legislative session, during which Congress made modifications to various pacification decrees. However, Fujimori withheld the …
In April 1992, a coup took place in Peru, highlighting the failure of the democratic Congress to control the country's powerful forces. The Congress was unable to correct errors in counter-subversion policies and failed to uphold the rule of law during the internal armed conflict. This event marked a significant …
In April 1991, a group of deputies led by Julio Castro Gómez requested a constitutional accusation against Supreme Court justices for their handling of a Habeas Corpus case involving Ernesto Castillo Páez. The accusation was approved by the Chamber of Deputies, but the process was halted when President Alberto Fujimori …
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 …
On April 5, 1992, a coup d'état took place in Peru, led by President Alberto Fujimori. The coup involved a large-scale military operation that included the takeover of public buildings, the detention of congress members, judges, journalists, and union leaders, and the use of military facilities as detention centers. The …
On April 5, 1992, President Alberto Fujimori of Peru executed a self-coup with the support of the military, dissolving Congress and ruling by decree. This period saw significant changes in the legal and organizational structure of the state, particularly in anti-terrorism legislation, which led to systematic human rights violations. The …
On April 5, 1992, the President of Peru, Alberto Fujimori, dissolved the Congress and restructured the judiciary, actions that were supported by a significant portion of the population. Despite the dissolution of democratic institutions, 71% of the population approved the dissolution of Congress, and 89% supported the restructuring of the …
On April 5, 1992, President Alberto Fujimori of Peru carried out a self-coup, known as the 'fujigolpe', where he dissolved the Congress and suspended the constitution. This event led to significant political turmoil and debate within the country, with various groups and individuals expressing differing opinions on the legitimacy and …
María de la Cruz Pari, a 20-year-old woman, was detained by the PIP along with twelve others accused of being part of the Ejército Guerrillero Popular de Socorro Popular de Sendero Luminoso. During her detention and interrogation by DINCOTE agents, she was allegedly raped, resulting in pregnancy. The incident was …
In 1995, the Peruvian government passed the controversial Law Nº 26479, granting amnesty to military personnel involved in human rights violations, including the Barrios Altos massacre where fifteen people were executed extrajudicially. This law was challenged for its constitutionality, particularly concerning the Barrios Altos case, but the Congress responded by …
In 1996, the Peruvian government, under pressure to appear democratic, took steps such as appointing a public ombudsman and forming a commission to address wrongful imprisonments. However, the same year saw the approval of Law 26657 by the government majority in Congress, which was perceived as a move to entrench …
