Peru president issues amnesty for hundreds accused of atrocities

Dina Boluarte, the president of Peru, has issued an amnesty for hundreds of individuals accused of committing atrocities during the Maoist insurgency in the country. The move has been met with criticism from human rights groups, who argue that it denies justice to the victims and their families. The amnesty law, which was passed by the Peruvian Congress, grants immunity to those accused of human rights violations, including killings, disappearances, and torture, during the conflict between the government and the Shining Path rebel group in the 1980s and 1990s. President Boluarte has defended the law, stating that it is a necessary step towards reconciliation and peace in the country. She has also rejected the criticism, arguing that the amnesty is a way to move forward and prevent further violence. The decision has sparked protests and condemnation from human rights organizations, who argue that the amnesty undermines the rule of law and denies victims and their families the opportunity to seek justice.