Peru prosecutor closes forced sterilization investigation

forced sterilization Alberto Fujimori Peru human rights indigenous women

The Peruvian Public Ministry has closed the investigation into the forced sterilization of thousands of indigenous women during the administration of Alberto Fujimori (1990–2000). The decision, signed by prosecutor Jesús Dávila Rojas, cites the expiration of the statute of limitations.

The closure relies on Law 32107, a 2024 statute that prevents crimes against humanity or war crimes from being prosecuted if they occurred before July 2002. Human rights defenders have criticized this legislation as a “law of impunity.”

The investigation involved 4,172 women alleging serious injuries resulting from the procedures, as well as five cases involving deaths. The prosecutor's office acknowledged evidence of serious injuries and deaths resulting from surgeries performed without free, prior, and informed consent, noting that the systematic nature of the practice could constitute crimes against humanity.

The decision benefits 52 investigated individuals, including three former Ministers of Health and current Fujimorista senator Alejandro Aguinaga. Human rights organizations, including Demus and the National Human Rights Coordinator, have expressed indignation and announced plans to appeal the resolution.

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Alberto Fujimori · Alejandro Aguinaga · Demus · Jesús Dávila Rojas · Peru · Public Ministry of Peru · UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women · United Nations

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[● 4 SOURCES] Senator Alejandro Aguinaga is among those benefiting from the case closure. n60.pe · www.cronicaviva.com.pe · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.elespectador.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The decision relies on Law 32107, which prevents prosecuting crimes against humanity occurring before July 2002. www.rtl.be · n60.pe · www.cronicaviva.com.pe · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.elespectador.com · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The investigation involved 4,172 women alleging serious injuries. www.rtl.be · n60.pe · www.cronicaviva.com.pe · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.elespectador.com · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The case was closed because the statute of limitations has expired. www.rtl.be · n60.pe · www.cronicaviva.com.pe · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.elespectador.com · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The Peruvian prosecutor's office closed the investigation into forced sterilizations of indigenous women. www.rtl.be · n60.pe · www.cronicaviva.com.pe · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.elespectador.com · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The decision benefits 52 investigated individuals. www.rtl.be · n60.pe · www.cronicaviva.com.pe · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.elespectador.com · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Five women died as a result of the procedures. www.rtl.be · n60.pe · www.cronicaviva.com.pe · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.elespectador.com · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women stated the practice could constitute crimes against humanity. www.rtl.be · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.newsbeast.gr · www.zougla.gr