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Since April 1992, when "anti-terrorism" legislation came into force in Peru, Amnesty International has expressed its deep concern over the fact that hundreds of people have been charged with false …
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In 1987, the Pallqas military base was withdrawn from the area as part of a change in government policy to capture community members. Villagers reported mistreatment and abuse during this action. This withdrawal was part of a broader strategy that included the establishment of a new military base in Chapi …
In 1983, Marines committed crimes and abuses in communities in the Luricocha district. Testimonies describe the marines as coming from 'another nation', evidencing the local population's perception of the military as foreigners. Because some villagers were linked to terrorism, the marines indiscriminately killed villagers.
After the 1965 guerrilla war, there was a significant change in access to education for community members, facilitated by the destruction of the hacienda system. Prior to this event, hacienda owners did not favor the education of their workers' children, which perpetuated ignorance between generations. The event also highlights the …
