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 March 25, 2003, the Sala Nacional de Terrorismo annulled the sentences previously issued by the Fuero Militar in Peru. This decision was made in accordance with Legislative Decree N° 922-2003, which implemented the Sentence of the Constitutional Tribunal N° 010-2002-AI/TC. As a result, a new trial was initiated in …
During a public hearing held on September 4, 2002, Eleuterio Zarate Luján testified before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR) about issues in the judicial processes for terrorism and treason in Peru. The hearing highlighted concerns over the evaluation of evidence, where police actions and decisions were given undue weight, …
In 1994, the government of Alberto Fujimori was compelled to prosecute and convict those responsible for the 'La Cantuta' crime, although the process was deemed unconstitutional due to the involvement of the military court. Despite evidence linking the convicted individuals to the 'Barrios Altos' massacre, the military court irregularly took …
The investigation into the death of Huilca Tecse was conducted by the police and submitted to the Military Court. The autopsy report indicated that Huilca Tecse died from multiple gunshot wounds to the head, neck, and chest. The incident involved several individuals, including Margot Cecilia Domínguez Berrospi and Hernán, who …
The 1993 Constitution of Peru expanded the jurisdiction of the Military Court to try civilians for treason during both external and internal wars, such as terrorism. This led to the establishment of a parallel penal system, characterized by 'faceless judges' and restrictions on defendants' rights, resulting in numerous wrongful convictions. …
The military court swiftly handled the case involving the murder of Hugo Bustíos Saavedra and injuries to Eduardo Rojas Arce, concluding that the accused officers were not responsible for the crimes. However, the proceedings were deemed invalid due to jurisdictional incompetence, rendering the military court's dismissal of charges null and …
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