Peruvian Amnesty Law: A Nation Divided

Peruvian Amnesty Law Sparks Debate: Crimes or Excesses? Lima, Peru – The Peruvian Amnesty Law continues to be a source of intense debate. At the heart of the controversy is the question of whether the actions of certain Armed Forces members during the country's counter-terrorism campaign constituted crimes or mere excesses. Humberto Abanto, a prominent lawyer, stated in a recent interview, "Yo no discuto que haya habido crímenes, yo no los llamo excesos, ha habido cr1men3s por malos elementos de las Fuerzas Armadas durante la lucha contrat3rror1st4 en el Perú." (I don't argue that there were crimes, I don't call them excesses, there were crimes committed by bad elements of the Armed Forces during the counter-terrorist struggle in Peru.) His statement highlights the gravity of the accusations. The video also features interviews with several congressmen, further illuminating the diverse opinions within the Peruvian political landscape. The debate also involves the implications of the International Pact on Civil and Political Rights, which addresses the possibility of pardons, even for capital offenses. The ongoing discussion underscores the complexities of reconciling historical injustices with the pursuit of national reconciliation.