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.
In 1996, the Peruvian government established a Commission Ad Hoc to address the issue of wrongful imprisonment under anti-terrorism laws. The commission, which included the Minister of Justice, the Ombudsman, and Father Hubert Lanssiers, was tasked with reviewing individual cases and recommending presidential pardons for those wrongfully convicted. By the …
In 1993, Peru enacted legislation under Decree Law No. 25475 aimed at repressing terrorism, which imposed strict and often unreasonable judicial procedures. These included a 24-hour limit for judges to assess formal accusations and restrictions on legal defense, such as limiting lawyers to one terrorism case each. The legislation also …
In May 1992, Peru introduced new anti-terrorism legislation that established severe penalties and special procedures for investigating and prosecuting terrorism and treason cases. The legislation included the controversial Law on Repentance, which offered benefits to individuals who provided names of supposed subversive collaborators. This led to many accusations against community …
On April 5, 1992, President Alberto Fujimori executed a coup d'état in Peru, breaking the constitutional order. This event led to the promulgation of several legislative decrees that significantly toughened anti-terrorism laws. These measures were implemented without regard for minimum legal guarantees, marking a pivotal moment in Peru's struggle against …
In 1992, Peru enacted Law 25031, which significantly altered the legislative framework for investigating terrorism-related crimes. This law shifted investigative authority from the Public Ministry to the police, undermining the independence of judicial processes and the role of prosecutors. The law's provisions led to a loss of judicial oversight and …
In 1992, Peru implemented an anti-terrorism legislative model that established a secretive and exceptional justice system for prosecuting terrorism and treason. This system, known as 'judges without faces,' violated basic due process guarantees by keeping the identities of judges and judicial personnel secret. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights criticized …
On June 22, 1991, the Peruvian police achieved a significant breakthrough against the Shining Path (PCP-SL) by arresting key members, including Tito Valle Travezaño and Yovanka Pardavé, after a six-month surveillance operation. This operation was part of a series of coordinated efforts to dismantle the leadership and infrastructure of the …
On June 2, 1989, Peru enacted Law N° 25031, which modified the existing Law N° 24700. This legislation transferred the responsibility for investigating terrorism-related crimes back to the Police of Investigations of Peru. In areas lacking this police force, other police forces were tasked with the investigations. The law also …
On March 19, 1987, Peru enacted Law N° 24651, which introduced a section on terrorism offenses into the Penal Code. This law was influenced by previous legislation, including a Spanish law against armed groups and terrorism. It faced criticism for contradicting principles of penal and humanitarian law by denying certain …
In 1984, during the Fiestas Patrias in Ayacucho, school parades were held under strict security despite the threat of violence, symbolizing the state's defiance against the PCP-SL. This period also saw increased stigmatization of teachers as potential subversives, with many being unfairly targeted under anti-terrorism laws. The legislative decree 046 …
In March 1981, the Peruvian government enacted Legislative Decree Nº046 to address acts of violence by defining and penalizing terrorism as a criminal offense. This marked the beginning of a specialized penal legislation aimed at transforming the regular sanctioning framework for such crimes. The legislation laid down basic rules for …
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