In 1979, Peru introduced a new constitution that aimed to enhance the autonomy of the judiciary by establishing the National Council of the Magistracy. Despite these reforms, the judiciary continued to face challenges such as executive and legislative interference in the appointment of judges, inadequate resources, and lack of independence. …
On August 22, 1984, leaders of the Evangelical Church in Huanta reported the assassination of evangelicals by members of the Navy to the president of the Synod and the Evangelical Council of Peru. The incident involved the killing of six community members from Callqui and Nisperosniyocc, who were mistaken for …
In April 1992, a coup d'état led to the breakdown of the rule of law and marked the beginning of a period where the judiciary was subjected to political control. Following the coup, new antiterrorism legislation was enacted, granting the police extensive powers in the investigation of terrorism, effectively sidelining …
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 …
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