Belaunde's rejection to Amnesty International's letters

President Fernando Belaunde Terry publicly rejected the letters sent by Amnesty International (AI) that pointed out that in the anti-subversive struggle, excesses and human rights violations were being committed. Belaunde Terry not only described this institution as 'communist', but also declared that these letters would go 'directly to the trash can'. This rejection took place in a context of increasing reports of human rights violations in the emergency zones, particularly in Ayacucho. The event reflects the government's stance of denying and dismissing international criticism of its handling of the counter-subversive struggle.