Agustin Haya's statement on amnesty for IU political prisoners
Agustín Haya declared that if Izquierda Unida came to power, an amnesty would be decreed for political prisoners. This declaration was made in the framework of the 1985 electoral campaign.
Agustín Haya de la Torre made public statements on the position of Izquierda Unida (IU) regarding a possible amnesty for political prisoners. According to his statements, if the IU came to power, an amnesty for political prisoners would be decreed. This statement was made in the context of the electoral campaigns prior to the 1985 general elections. Haya's statements were criticized by conservative sectors, who accused the IU of not having a clear position against terrorism and of encouraging subversion.