The president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, signed an amnesty law that benefits military, police and self -defense committees who faced terrorism between 1980 and 2000.
The rule, approved by Congress, exempts those who do not have a firm sentence or are under investigation for crimes related to the anti -terrorism struggle, already over 70 years with condemnations in execution, review The agency Xinhua.
“Today, with the promulgation of this amnesty law, the government recognizes the military and self -defense groups [civiles] They participated in the fight, ”said Boluarte.
During the ceremony at the Government Palace, Boluarte stressed that the law seeks to restore the dignity of those who risked their lives to restore peace after a conflict that left more than 70 thousand dead and thousands of disappeared.
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The amnesty, supported by article 102 of the Constitution, aims to correct judicial imbalances and protect fundamental rights of those involved, many of whom have faced legal processes for decades.
The measure has generated controversy, since the Inter -American Court of Human Rights (IDH Court) requested to stop its procedure and convened an audience on August 21 to evaluate possible provisional measures.
Boluarte rejected any external intervention, defending Peruvian sovereignty and the autonomy of its laws.
Amnesty recognizes the sacrifice of the forces of order and self -defense committees. The Peruvian government insists that the rule honors those who fought terrorism, but the Court Audience IDH could influence its future development.
