on Wednesday participated in the enactment of the law granting amnesty to members of the Armed Forces (FF.AA.), the Peruvian National Police (PNP), and self-defense committees who participated in the fight against terrorism between 1980 and 2000.
This announcement was issued by the Strategic Communication and Press Office of the Executive Branch.
The ceremony was held at the Government Palace in the Peruvian capital, Lima.
The top official was accompanied by Prime Minister Eduardo Arana, Justice Minister Enrique Alcantara, and other Cabinet members on this occasion.
On July 9, Congress' Permanent Commission approved, in a second vote, the bill granting amnesty to members of the Armed Forces, the Peruvian National Police (PNP), and self-defense committees.
The bill under Law Project 7549/2023-CR was approved with 16 votes in favor, 11 against, and zero abstentions.
According to the text, the amnesty will first apply to members of the Armed Forces, the PNP, and self-defense committees who do not have a final and binding conviction, and who may be accused, investigated, or prosecuted for crimes related to the fight against terrorism between 1980 and 2000.