Promulgation of the Cantuta Law
Government enacts Cantuta Law to refer case to military courts
The government enacted the so-called 'Cantuta Law', according to which jurisdictional disputes are understood to be resolved with a simple majority. In practice, this paralyzed the new vote on jurisdiction in the La Cantuta case and the case went directly to military jurisdiction, favoring the impunity of those responsible.
Source:
Informe CVR, página 902
Location:
Lima, Perú
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