Peru’s release of Fujimori prompts outcry from victims of ‘regime of impunity’ for crimes against humanity

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Luis Enrique, the brother of Gisela Ortiz, was a kind and generous man who disappeared at the age of 21 after being abducted and executed by soldiers. More than three decades later, Alberto Fujimori, the former Peruvian President responsible for ordering the massacre that claimed Luis Enrique’s life, has been released from prison. The release has sparked protests and accusations of a regime of impunity. Critics argue that Fujimori’s pardon does not meet the conditions required by international law, and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has called for the victims’ right to access justice to be guaranteed. Fujimori’s release has angered the families of victims and invoked feelings of injustice, as they feel there has been no acknowledgment or remorse for the atrocities committed under his presidency. Fujimori’s influence remains strong in Peruvian politics, and his release is a painful reminder of the abuses that occurred during his time in power.

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