Complete database of events related to the internal armed conflict in Peru, extracted from the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR). 5,159 events documented from 1817 to 2003.
On December 29, 1993, the new Constitution of Peru was promulgated. During the ceremony, President Alberto Fujimori announced a national mobilization program aimed at economic growth and reform consolidation. Sixteen members of the Democratic Constituent Congress refused to sign the new Constitution in protest against the government's refusal to allow …
The Democratic Constituent Congress (CCD) of Peru approved a new Constitution on August 26, 1993, after 31 days of deliberation. The new Constitution included provisions for the immediate presidential re-election, the dissolution of the Legislative Power by the President under certain conditions, and a new electoral system. The opposition presented …
In February 1993, the Commission of Constitution in Peru approved the introduction of the referendum in the constitutional text. This decision also included granting citizens the right to elect and remove authorities and initiate legislation. However, the move faced opposition from Lourdes Flores Nano of the PPC, who argued that …
In 1993, multiple states of emergency were declared across various departments in Peru, including Huánuco, San Martín, Lima, and others. These declarations were made under the 1993 Constitution, specifically restricting certain rights as outlined in article 2. The states of emergency were declared multiple times in response to ongoing security …
In 1993, the Peruvian Constitution incorporated a legal provision allowing the use of military tribunals for the trial of civilians, specifically in cases of treason and terrorism. This practice has been criticized for not meeting the standards of a fair trial, as it limits the rights of the accused, such …
The Constitution of 1979 and the Organic Law of the Public Ministry in Peru established that preliminary investigations were to be directed by police forces, with the Public Ministry's role limited to supervision. However, due to the lack of legal mechanisms for the Public Ministry to challenge police decisions, the …
In 1979, Peru faced a political crisis that led to the drafting and implementation of a new constitution. This period was marked by significant political and social changes, as the country sought to address issues of governance and human rights. The new constitution aimed to provide a framework for political …
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. …
During the drafting of the Peruvian Constitution, leftist groups were critical of the process, viewing it as undemocratic and reactionary. Despite their initial refusal to endorse the new constitutional text, they eventually participated in the democratic process, contributing to the sections on fundamental and social rights. However, their involvement was …
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