Peru's president signs amnesty bill on military crimes into law

Peru's historically unpopular President Dina Boluarte on Wednesday signed into law a bill granting amnesty to soldiers, police and members of civilian militias accused of carrying out crimes against humanity in the decades-long struggle against Maoist Shining Path insurgents. 

Aug 15, 2025 - 02:00
Peru's president signs amnesty bill on military crimes into law
Peru's historically unpopular President Dina Boluarte on Wednesday signed into law a bill granting amnesty to soldiers, police and members of civilian militias accused of carrying out crimes against humanity in the decades-long struggle against Maoist Shining Path insurgents.