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 January 4, 2003, the Constitutional Tribunal of Peru declared several articles of the antiterrorism decrees, enacted since May 1992, unconstitutional. This ruling marked a significant shift away from legislation that was inconsistent with the fundamental principles of a state governed by the rule of law. The decision underscored the …
In 2002, a series of workshops were held in various regions of Peru, including Huamanga, Huanta, Huánuco, and Satipo, focusing on reconciliation and strengthening the rule of law. These workshops highlighted the need for state accountability, economic reparations, and legal sanctions for past injustices. The discussions emphasized the importance of …
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 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 …
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued Advisory Opinion OC-9/87 on 6 October 1987, addressing judicial guarantees during states of emergency as outlined in the American Convention on Human Rights. The opinion emphasized the importance of maintaining judicial independence and impartiality, as well as upholding essential rights and means of …
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