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 case of Cantoral Benavides was addressed by the court on 18 August 2000, highlighting issues with the military jurisdiction in Peru. The court emphasized that military tribunals do not meet the requirements of independence and impartiality as per Article 8.1 of the American Convention, which are essential for due …
In February 1994, the Peruvian Congress passed the 'Cantuta Law,' which altered the voting requirements in the Supreme Court to resolve jurisdictional conflicts between military and civilian courts. This law was enacted amidst a legal battle over the prosecution of military officers involved in the 'La Cantuta' case, where nine …
In October 1985, the Human Rights Commission of the Peruvian Senate presented two reports regarding the events in Pucayacu and Accomarca. The majority report, led by Javier Valle Riestra, concluded that these events were part of a counter-subversive policy that violated human rights and recommended legislative changes to prevent military …
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