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In 1995, the government of Alberto Fujimori initiated a judicial reform process aimed at improving the organization and modernizing the structures of the judicial system in Peru. The creation of the Executive Commission of the Judiciary, through Law N° 26546, temporarily suspended the powers of existing judicial management bodies to …
In March 1984, Vargas Giraldés and Campos Chira claimed double jeopardy, arguing that the Supreme Council of Military Justice had already judged and sentenced them for the same acts. On 31 October 1995, the 1st Criminal Chamber of the Superior Court of Lima upheld this claim, leading to the definitive …
On July 27, 1995, an armed confrontation took place between the Peruvian Army and alleged subversives in Pichanaki, province of Satipo, department of Junin. The confrontation resulted in the death of 12 alleged subversives. This event took place in the context of the military offensive against the remnants of subversive …
In 1995, the Peruvian government enacted laws that granted amnesty to individuals involved in human rights violations during the fight against terrorism. The 'Ley Barrios Altos' effectively halted judicial proceedings against those implicated in the Barrios Altos massacre, leading to the release of detainees. This controversial legislation was criticized for …
In July 1995, President Alberto Fujimori promulgated Law 26492, making the controversial Amnesty Law mandatory. This law nullified the judicial resolution by Judge Antonia Saquicuray Sánchez, which had previously declared the amnesty inapplicable to those involved in the Barrios Altos case. The Eleventh Criminal Chamber of the Superior Court ruled …
In July 1995, President Alberto Fujimori of Peru promulgated a controversial Amnesty Law (Law 26492) that mandated the application of amnesty to military personnel involved in human rights abuses, notably in the Barrios Altos case. This law was met with significant opposition from the judiciary, public protests, and international criticism, …
In 1995, the Peruvian government, under President Alberto Fujimori, passed two controversial amnesty laws. The first law, Law 26479, was promulgated on June 15, 1995, granting amnesty to military personnel accused of human rights violations. The second law, Law No. 26492, was quickly passed on June 29, 1995, without public …
On June 20, 1995, the Consejo de Guerra in Lima resolved to apply the Amnesty Law No. 26479 to a case involving military personnel accused of crimes against life, body, and health. The decision nullified a previous resolution that had declared the law inapplicable, thereby protecting individuals such as Santiago …
The Barrios Altos massacre involved the extrajudicial execution of fifteen people and the injury of four others. In 1995, Judge Antonia Saquicuray declared the Amnesty Law No. 26479 inapplicable to the Barrios Altos case, arguing that crimes against humanity cannot be subject to amnesty. This decision was supported by Senior …
On 15 June 1995, the Peruvian Congress passed an amnesty law granting general amnesty to military, police, and civilian personnel involved in crimes during the internal conflict. This law was passed with 47 votes in favor and 11 against, and it aimed to prevent investigations into cases involving military and …
In a controversial move, the Peruvian Congress approved the General Amnesty Law (Law 26479) on June 14, 1995. This law granted amnesty to individuals convicted of human rights violations during the fight against terrorism, as well as those involved in the attempted coup of November 13, 1992. The approval came …
On June 14, 1995, the Congress of the Republic of Peru approved the Amnesty Law, which allowed military officers and subordinates convicted of crimes to be released from prison. This law was controversial as it was seen as a significant obstacle to justice and reconciliation, undermining efforts to hold accountable …
On 12 June 1995, the Provincial Prosecutor of Huaraz, Dr. Hugo Morales Morales, ordered the definitive archiving of the investigation into the disappearance of Pedro Eduardo Haro Cruz and Cesar Augusto Mautino Camones. The decision was based on inconsistencies in witness statements and a report indicating that the individuals were …
On June 5, 1995, the DINCOTE captured 14 members of the Comité Regional Norte of the PCP-SL in Trujillo, Peru. Among those captured were key figures such as Juana Pérez, known as 'La Gringa', and other regional representatives. This operation was a significant blow to the PCP-SL's structure in the …
In May 1995, in the district of Yanacancha, Pasco, there was an armed confrontation between alleged members of subversive groups and the Peruvian Army. The confrontation resulted in the death of 12 alleged subversives. This event occurred in the context of the final period of the internal armed conflict in …
In May 1995, the government of Alberto Fujimori intervened administratively at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) by forming a Reorganizing Commission (CORE) that dismissed university authorities and student bodies. This intervention aimed to place the university under the control of pro-government faculty members to prevent opposition movements …
The Barrios Altos massacre involved the killing of civilians by paramilitary forces, with evidence linking the vehicles used to official government entities. On April 28, 1995, the Supreme Council of Military Justice claimed jurisdiction over the case, leading to a legal dispute with the Supreme Court. Subsequently, on June 14, …
On April 21, 1995, the Peruvian government repealed a controversial law with the enactment of Law 26447, which restored the specialized jurisdiction for children and adolescents. Prior to this repeal, 209 adolescents were detained in common prisons and maximum-security facilities, accused of terrorism and treason. The repeal was a result …
Alberto Fujimori won his presidential re-election on April 9, 1995. This reelection occurs in a context of declining subversive violence after the capture of Abimael Guzmán in 1992 and the weakening of the PCP-SL and MRTA. Fujimori's electoral triumph comes after the implementation of counter-subversive policies and anti-terrorist legislation that …
The Peruvian presidential elections were held on April 9, 1995. Incumbent President Alberto Fujimori won a decisive victory with 64% of the vote, securing his re-election. The elections were marked by allegations of state infrastructure being used to favor Fujimori's campaign and concerns over the credibility of polls.
On April 2, 1995, a family living near a naval base in Ucayali, Peru, was attacked by military personnel. The military arrived early in the morning and assaulted the family members, including Juan Francisco Pomatanta's son, Indalecio. Indalecio was severely beaten and ultimately set on fire, leading to his death.
During the Operativo Aries, members of the Peruvian Navy entered San Alejandro to intervene against terrorist organizations. They targeted the Pomatanta family, suspecting their son Indalecio of possessing firearms. After failing to obtain information, they set Indalecio on fire, leading to his death after a prolonged agony.
In February 1995, subversive incursions were registered in Julio C. Tello, in the context of the continuation of violent actions by the Shining Path PCP in the Huallaga region. This event was part of a series of attacks that included assaults on military convoys and selective assassinations of authorities. The …
In 1995, the Peruvian presidential election was significantly influenced by a conflict with Ecuador that began in January of that year. The need for national unity led opposition candidate Pérez de Cuellar to avoid further polarizing the election, while incumbent President Alberto Fujimori capitalized on his military leadership image. Despite …
Alberto Andrade Carmona was elected as the mayor of Lima, with the municipal council composed of twenty councilors from Somos Lima and nineteen from C90-NM. In the Callao region, Alex Kouri Buchamar, from the independent movement Chim Pum Callao, defeated the official candidate Kurt Woll Muller. Following the election results, …
In 1995, 600 individuals suspected of subversive activities were released from prisons across Peru. This action was facilitated by judicial resolutions, as reported by Juan Nakandakari Kanashiro, the head of the National Penitentiary Institute (INPE), to the special prosecutor Julia Eguía Dávalos. The release was part of a broader context …
Beginning in 1995, land and river transit began to be regularized, which had been interrupted for several years due to the internal armed conflict. This transit normalization process took place in the context of the return of displaced families to their original communities in the central jungle, a process that …
In 1995, 110 Quechua-speaking deaths and disappearances were recorded. The Shining Path PCP was responsible for 68 victims, State Agents for 15, CADS for 2, MRTA for 2, and 23 cases were attributed to undetermined perpetrators or others.
In 1995, the Peruvian Congress passed a law granting amnesty to military personnel, absolving them of numerous human rights violations committed during the internal conflict. This legislation, along with administrative intervention at the National University of Education (UNE), marked the beginning of a new phase of institutionalized silence regarding violence …
In the mid-1990s, during Alberto Fujimori's presidency, there was significant repression against military officers in Peru who opposed the regime. Notable figures like General Walter Ledesma and General Carlos Mauricio faced demotions, imprisonment, and accusations of crimes against the nation for expressing dissent. This period saw the manipulation of military …
In 1995, the PCP-SL (Shining Path) retreated towards the Ene region in Peru, leading to a temporary sense of tranquility in the area. However, the threat of PCP-SL persisted, prompting local communities to continue vigilance. The region, historically inhabited by the Asháninka and Nomatsiguenga peoples, faced significant challenges due to …
In 1995, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) published a report highlighting the prevalence of sexual violence in Haiti as a severe human rights violation. The report noted that women were often reluctant to report these crimes due to fear of reprisals, as the perpetrators were typically members of …
The National Population Policy excludes abortion as a Family Planning method. In any case, the adoption of methods is based on the free exercise of personal will, without the mediation …