Peru’s troubled past continues to haunt its present as families of those who disappeared during the country’s civil war (1980-2000) struggle for justice.
More than 20,000 Peruvians vanished during the conflict, with many falling victim to the Shining Path insurgents and government forces alike.
Recent moves by President Dina Boluarte, including an amnesty law for military and police convicted of abuses and plans to withdraw from the Inter-American human rights system, have sparked controversy and criticism.
Some people see these actions as attempts to extend impunity, particularly as Boluarte herself faces investigation over the deaths of 49 protesters.
For the families of the disappeared, the fight for truth and justice continues, despite mounting obstacles.
Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sánchez reports from Lima, Peru.
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