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.
The Executive Commission of the Public Ministry was established in Peru with the enactment of Law Nº 26623 on June 18, 1996. This commission was modeled after the Executive Commission of the Judiciary and was tasked with the governance and management of the Public Ministry. The commission was led by …
In 1995, the Peruvian government enacted laws that granted amnesty to individuals involved in human rights violations during the fight against terrorism. The 'Ley Barrios Altos' effectively halted judicial proceedings against those implicated in the Barrios Altos massacre, leading to the release of detainees. This controversial legislation was criticized for …
On April 8, 1992, the Peruvian government promulgated Decree Law N° 25422, which resulted in the dismissal of all members of the Tribunal of Constitutional Guarantees. Although the tribunal continued to exist formally, it became inoperative, leading to significant delays in the processing of constitutional guarantees and negatively impacting the …
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 …
In October 1991, Bishop Cipriani wrote an article addressing the issue of violence in Peru and the role of the Church in achieving peace. He proposed measures such as moralizing the judiciary and police, ensuring security for judges, and regulating the state of emergency. Cipriani emphasized the Church's role in …
In May 1983, Luis Morales Ortega was detained and held incommunicado for four days in Ayacucho, Peru, by order of General Clemente Noel Moral. Despite the detention being unrelated to the causes of the State of Emergency, the courts justified their decision based on the emergency declaration, citing the suspension …
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. …
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