Opening of the Court of Constitutional Guarantees
On May 3, 1983, the Tribunal of Constitutional Guarantees opened its doors for the first time in Peru. This institutional event took place in a context of serious political crisis and violence, marking a milestone in the country's constitutional history.
On May 3, 1983, the Tribunal of Constitutional Guarantees opened its doors for the first time in Peru. This event marked an important institutional milestone in the context of the political and social crisis the country was going through. The opening of the court took place in the midst of intense political activity, including criticism of Economy Minister Carlos Rodríguez Pastor and the meeting of the National Defense Council on May 9 to discuss the evolution of the counter-subversive struggle. The establishment of this tribunal represented an effort to strengthen constitutional guarantees at a time of increasing political violence and restriction of rights.