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 early 1992, the Peruvian Congress convened an extraordinary session to review legislative decrees related to national defense and pacification efforts. Despite efforts to modify and reach consensus on these decrees, tensions persisted between the executive branch, led by President Alberto Fujimori, and the opposition. The political crisis highlighted disagreements …
In November 1991, the Peruvian government issued 126 legislative decrees, with 29 of them being promulgated in the final days of the authorized period. These decrees, particularly those related to national pacification, exceeded constitutional limits and increased military powers, leading to tensions between the executive and legislative branches. Despite attempts …
In November 1991, the Peruvian government promulgated 79 legislative decrees, primarily focused on national security. Among these, Decree 699 and its complement, Decree 700, were particularly controversial as they pertained to the educational system. These decrees allowed the military to play a significant role in educational matters in emergency zones, …
In 1991, President Alberto Fujimori of Peru used legislative decrees to bypass democratic controls and consolidate power, ostensibly to combat subversion. This led to a clash with Congress, which sought to repeal several decrees that undermined democratic principles. The conflict highlighted the tension between executive power and legislative oversight during …
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