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 July 1992, the government of Alberto Fujimori enacted a new Defense System Law that granted broad powers to the military in the counter-subversive struggle. This legislation was part of a series of measures adopted after the self-coup of April 5, 1992, when Fujimori dissolved Congress and intervened in the …
On April 5, 1992, President Alberto Fujimori, with the support of the military, announced the dissolution of the National Parliament of Peru. This move marked the beginning of an autogolpe, or self-coup, where Fujimori assumed full legislative and judicial powers. The event led to significant political changes and was met …
Following the autogolpe by President Alberto Fujimori on April 6, 1992, the Peruvian government enacted Decree Law No. 25421, which transferred control of prison security to the Ministry of the Interior and the National Police. This marked a significant departure from international standards for the treatment of prisoners, as it …
On April 6, 1992, one day after the self-coup d'état perpetrated by President Alberto Fujimori Fujimori, the new ministerial cabinet was sworn in under the presidency of Oscar de la Puente Raygada. This cabinet assumes functions within the framework of the so-called "Emergency and National Reconstruction Government", after the dissolution …
Before the autogolpe (self-coup) on April 5, 1992, mayors from Carabayllo, Ventanilla, San Juan de Lurigancho, and Villa El Salvador issued a statement proposing the formation of 'Councils of pacification and development with civil power.' This period was marked by significant political turmoil and conflict, with Villa El Salvador being …
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 …
Following the autogolpe (self-coup) by President Alberto Fujimori on April 5, 1992, Agustín Mantilla was removed from his home and accused of illegal possession of weapons. Despite the charges, Mantilla was noted for his courage in submitting to justice and was held in the Police Hospital for fifteen months. The …
On April 5, 1992, a self-coup led to increased detentions of militants accused of belonging to the MRTA. This event prompted internal discussions among MRTA leaders about the future of their revolutionary activities. Despite considering a cessation of hostilities, the MRTA continued its attacks, including a significant assault on a …
On April 5, 1992, Peru experienced an 'autogolpe' or self-coup, which was a response to the dilemma faced by the civilian government regarding the control of the military in the fight against subversion. This event marked a significant shift in the political landscape of Peru, as the government sought to …
In 1992, under the government of Alberto Fujimori, significant captures of subversive group leaders were made by DINCOTE, particularly following Fujimori's self-coup on April 5, 1992. The success of these operations is attributed to a change in strategy during Fujimori's regime and the diligent work of the Special Intelligence Group …
President Alberto Fujimori staged a coup d'état, dissolving Congress and suspending the Constitution. This event marked a fundamental milestone in the development of the process of violence, generating reforms at both the organizational and legislative levels in the judicial system. The coup was justified by the government as necessary to …
Alberto Fujimori executed a self-coup d'état, calling his government the Government of Emergency and National Reconstruction. This political act sought to consolidate his power and present himself as the leader capable of defeating terrorism and pulling Peru out of the economic, political, social and moral crisis. The self-coup was part …
On April 5, 1992, President Alberto Fujimori, with the support of the Armed Forces and the police, dissolved the Congress of the Republic, intervened in the Judicial Power and installed an unconstitutional regime known as the 'Government of Emergency and National Reconstruction'. When the military coup perpetrators closed the Congress, …
On April 5, 1992, President Alberto Fujimori executed a self-coup d'état in Peru. This event marked a turning point in the counter-subversive strategy of the internal armed conflict. After the self-coup, repression intensified in a selective manner, with continuous reports of arbitrary detentions, torture and disappearances by counter-subversive forces. The …
On April 5, 1992, Alberto Fujimori interrupted democracy and promulgated Decree Law No. 25418 instituting the Government of Emergency and National Reconstruction. This coup d'état, known as a self-coup, marked the beginning of a period of intensified human rights violations. During the month of May, the Executive Branch drafted and …
On April 5, 1992, President Alberto Fujimori Fujimori, with the support of the forces of law and order, announced the dissolution of the National Parliament and the total reorganization of the Judiciary. As part of this coup d'état, the president of the Senate, Felipe Osterling Parodi, and the president of …
In April 1992, an autogolpe led to the establishment of an authoritarian regime in Peru, which introduced a new model of anti-terrorism legislation. This legislation prioritized penal repression and included measures such as 'faceless' judges and summary trials, severely restricting the rights of the accused and leading to the wrongful …
In 1992, Peru experienced an autogolpe, or self-coup, which led to significant changes in the country's legal framework. The event marked a shift towards emergency penal laws that prioritized state security over legal guarantees, altering the traditional legal model. This period saw the erosion of the rule of law as …
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April 6 is an interesting day on which to write a column, as it is preceded and followed by two dates representing opposing and mutually exclusive tendencies in Peruvian history: …
This commentary attempts to show the importance of approaching the history of the period corresponding to the presidency of Alberto Fujimori (1990-2000), based on a critical review of the book …
This Ombudsman's report presents the background and the political, institutional, and legal context in which the amnesty laws were enacted, along with the parameters for evaluating, analyzing, and resolving the …
Four years ago, on April 5, 1992, at 9 in the morning, on the fifth floor of the Pentagonito, Vladimiro Montesinos and Nicolás Hermoza briefed the commanders of the five …