Peru Support Group

An independent NGO that works to defend human rights, promote social inclusion and strengthen democracy

News and Analysis

We draw attention to poverty and human rights issues in Peru by providing timely news and analysis to an international network of policymakers, researchers and civil society groups.

Facts and Key Issues

Peru is a country of abundant natural resources and rich culture. Despite this, over half of the population live in poverty. Social discrimination and inequality are widespread.

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Peru Support Group is partially supported by CAFOD and occasional other contracts that we obtain. But without donors we could not continue.

Latest News and Analysis

IACHR orders Peru not to release Fujimori

In a ruling on 7 April, the Inter-American Court on Human Rights (IACHR) ruled that the Peruvian authorities should not obey a ruling of the Constitutional Court that upheld the pardon extended to former president Alberto Fujimori in December 2017. The Court stated...

Cooperacción draws attention to Peru’s poor record

We are fully aware of the seriousness of environmental degradation in Peru, with its negative consequences for people's right to a decent source of livelihood and for the protection of the environment for future generations. José De Echave, who was briefly minister...

Cuajone dispute awaits community response

We reported last week on the continuing dispute between Southern Peru and local communities close to the mine in Moquegua region. We now await the result of the decision by the communities of Tumilaca, Pocata, Coscore and Tala as to whether they will or will not...

Impeachment attempt fails to garner sufficient support

It always seemed likely to fail and it did: far from receiving the support of the 87 members of Congress needed to impeach President Pedro Castillo, only 55 voted in favour whilst 54 members voted against and 19 abstained. So, Castillo continues in office, but with...

IACHR holds hearing on Fujimori release

On 1 April, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) held an open hearing in which it listened to the positions of the victims of the killings at Barrios Altos and the La Cantuta University as well of those of the state officials. The IACHR had previously...

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Professor William Rowe
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Email: coordinator@perusupportgroup.org.uk
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