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Peru's Amnesty Law Sparks Outrage Over Human Rights Violations

8/14/2025

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Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's recent amnesty law, signed on August 13, 2025, shields military and police from accountability for crimes committed during the brutal internal conflict from 1980 to 2000. Human rights advocates are outraged, warning that this move not only erodes justice but also places Peru in troubling company with nations like Venezuela, known for their human rights violations.

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Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's recent amnesty law, signed on August 13, 2025, shields military and police from accountability for crimes committed during the brutal internal conflict from 1980 to 2000. Human rights advocates are outraged, warning that this move not only erodes justice but also places Peru in troubling company with nations like Venezuela, known for their human rights violations.